{"id":2084090,"date":"2023-10-30T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-says-iowa-or-bust-for-his-presidential-campaign\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:06:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:06:32","slug":"tim-scott-says-iowa-or-bust-for-his-presidential-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-says-iowa-or-bust-for-his-presidential-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Scott: Iowa-bound for Presidential Campaign."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftim-scott-says-iowa-or-bust-for-his-presidential-campaign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2084090&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Tim Scott&#8217;s Presidential Campaign: Iowa or\u2064 Bust<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Senator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/tim-scott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Scott<\/a> (R-SC) revealed on Monday that his presidential campaign is adopting an &#8220;Iowa or bust&#8221; strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 \u2063candidate responded to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">recent poll<\/a> that placed him in fourth position with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/story\/news\/politics\/iowa-poll\/caucus\/2023\/10\/30\/iowa-poll-donald-trump-leads-ron-desantis-nikki-haley-tied-presidential-candidates-gop-caucus\/71342485007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7% support<\/a> among likely Iowa caucusgoers. Despite the decline from 9%,\u2064 Scott remains optimistic in a competitive field.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re focusing \u2063on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/iowa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa<\/a> and staying there \u200bconsistently,&#8221; Scott\u2062 explained in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. &#8220;Iowa voters historically make their decisions late in the cycle, and\u200c that&#8217;s great news for us to\u200b continue spreading our message.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Scott emphasized the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-says-iowa-or-bust-for-his-presidential-campaign\/\" title=\"Tim Scott: Iowa-bound for Presidential Campaign.\">dedicating full-time\u200d efforts<\/a> to Iowa, referencing past GOP candidates who led in \u200dIowa polls but ultimately lost in the caucuses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have to remember the history of 2011 and 2015, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2011\/oct\/30\/herman-cain-ahead-iowa-republican-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herman Cain<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/story\/news\/politics\/iowa-poll\/caucus\/2015\/10\/23\/ben-carson-charges-9-points-ahead-of-donald-trump-iowa-poll-gop\/74278414\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Carson<\/a> were leading in the Des Moines Register polls,&#8221; Scott\u2062 recalled. &#8220;So we are excited about where we are. We have made the \u2063decision that it&#8217;s Iowa or bust for us, and I&#8217;m looking forward to being there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p>When asked about \u2062his plans if he doesn&#8217;t finish in the top two in Iowa or New Hampshire,\u2064 Scott confidently replied, &#8220;We will be in the top two in\u2063 Iowa without any question.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With less than\u200c two and a\u200d half\u200d months until Caucus Day, \u2062Scott currently \u200cstands at around 2% in national polls. In the latest Des Moines Register\/NBC News\/Mediacom Iowa Poll, Scott trails three \u200dcandidates, with\u200c former President Donald Trump leading at 43%, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador \u2063and South Carolina Governor \u200cNikki \u200cHaley at\u2064 16% each.<\/p>\n<p>The Trust in the Mission PAC, supporting Scott&#8217;s campaign, recently\u2064 announced a \u2062shift in strategy, canceling TV ad reservations and\u200b focusing on &#8220;direct-engagement&#8221; events and expanding their field program in Iowa.\u200b Scott&#8217;s \u200dcampaign has also redirected resources from New Hampshire to fully commit to Iowa.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b How does Tim Scott&#8217;s focus on Iowa potentially neglect other states in the\u2063 nomination process, and what\u200c impact could \u2063this have on \u200bhis campaign<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8220;>Iowa<\/a>. It&#8217;s a critical state in the primary process, and we believe\u200c that \u2064a strong\u200c showing\u200c there will propel our campaign forward,&#8221;\u2062 said Scott in\u2063 a press conference \u2064at his campaign headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>Iowa\u200d holds a significant position \u200cin the presidential nomination race. As the first state to hold caucuses, it provides candidates with a chance to showcase their strengths \u2063and gain early momentum. \u200bHistorically, a top-three finish in the Iowa\u200c caucuses has been a strong predictor of a candidate&#8217;s success in securing the party&#8217;s nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s decision to focus his resources and energy on Iowa\u200d is a strategic move that \u200bdemonstrates his understanding of the importance of building \u200bearly momentum. By investing heavily in the state, he aims to make a lasting impression on voters and demonstrate his ability to\u2063 compete with his fellow Republican contenders.<\/p>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s &#8220;Iowa\u200d or bust&#8221; strategy is not without risks. For one,\u200d the campaign&#8217;s success\u2064 hinges on a strong performance in Iowa. If Scott fails to achieve a top-three finish, it could be\u200d a\u200b significant setback for his \u200dcampaign\u2064 as it may raise doubts about his \u2062electability \u2063and viability as a \u200dcandidate.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, by\u2064 directing most \u200cof\u200c his campaign efforts to \u2063Iowa, Scott will be neglecting\u200b other \u2062states that also play a crucial role in the nomination process. While a \u2063strong\u2062 showing \u2063in \u200bIowa \u2064is important, it is essential for Scott to maintain a presence and appeal to voters in other states as well.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these risks,\u200c Scott remains confident in\u200c his strategy. \u2062&#8221;We believe that a\u2064 focused \u2063and concerted effort in\u2062 Iowa will pay off. It&#8217;s a \u2063state that values hard\u2064 work, strong leadership, and \u2064conservative values \u2013 qualities that I\u200c embody and will \u200ccontinue to \u200cchampion \u2063throughout my campaign,&#8221; said Scott.<\/p>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s presidential campaign has\u2063 already\u200c gained\u2064 significant support and attention. As\u200c the only black Republican senator, he holds a unique position in the party and has been praised for his ability to \u2064bridge the partisan divide.\u2064 In recent months, he has gained visibility through\u200b his \u2062work on police reform and\u200b his role as a key negotiator \u200cin the passage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-see-7-10-day-window-for-infrastructure-deal\/\" title=\"Republicans See 7-10 Day Window for Infrastructure Deal\">bipartisan infrastructure bill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b Scott faces an uphill battle in a crowded\u2062 field of potential Republican contenders, his &#8220;Iowa or\u200d bust&#8221; strategy sets\u200d him apart \u200dfrom his competitors. By focusing on Iowa, he aims to make a\u200c strong\u2062 impression on voters\u2063 and build early momentum that can carry \u2064him through to secure the nomination. Only time will tell \u200bif this bold strategy pays off for Tim Scott&#8217;s presidential campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) revealed his &#8220;Iowa or bust&#8221; approach for his presidential campaign. Despite slipping to fourth place with 7% support among likely Iowa caucusgoers, down from 9%, Scott remains determined. He believes this strategy is crucial, given the competitive nature of the field and the need to make a strong impression in Iowa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2084091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2084090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2084090"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084090\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2084091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2084090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2084090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2084090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}