{"id":2091137,"date":"2023-11-05T15:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-to-announce-support-for-gop-presidential-candidate-but-its-not-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T15:36:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:36:14","slug":"report-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-to-announce-support-for-gop-presidential-candidate-but-its-not-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-to-announce-support-for-gop-presidential-candidate-but-its-not-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Back Non-Trump GOP Candidate"},"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\">18<\/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%2Freport-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-to-announce-support-for-gop-presidential-candidate-but-its-not-trump%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=2091137&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--><h2>Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Endorse Ron\u200c DeSantis for President, Boosting His 2024 Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant move, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds\u2064 is set to endorse Ron DeSantis for president,\u2062 providing\u200b a much-needed boost to the Florida \u2062governor&#8217;s 2024 campaign. This endorsement comes \u200dat a crucial time as DeSantis strives to\u2063 demonstrate progress against former President Donald Trump\u200d in the Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has placed all his hopes of emerging as a viable alternative to Trump on Iowa, making Reynolds&#8217; endorsement all the more valuable.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds, who is highly regarded within the \u200cGOP, is breaking with the long-standing tradition of Iowa\u2063 governors remaining neutral before the caucuses that mark \u2064the beginning of the Republicans&#8217; nomination calendar in January.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of Reynolds&#8217; endorsement is \u200bexpected to \u200ctake \u2064place at a rally in Des Moines on Monday, where she will publicly\u200c declare her support for DeSantis. The Des Moines Register \u200dand NBC News were the first to report on this anticipated\u200b endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>Although Reynolds has previously appeared alongside DeSantis at political events in Iowa, she has refrained from publicly endorsing him until now. However, she has consistently \u200dhighlighted\u200d their\u200b shared policy priorities and accomplishments, including a bill\u2064 banning abortion at six weeks of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds, who is currently serving her second term,\u200c had previously left open the possibility of supporting a candidate in the upcoming caucuses on January 15.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, who remains the\u2064 favored candidate in Iowa, has accused Reynolds of disloyalty for\u2062 considering an \u200dendorsement before the caucuses \u2062and has even tried to take credit for her successful governorship.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to Reynolds&#8217; endorsement, the Trump campaign swiftly criticized her, stating, &#8220;Kim Reynolds apparently has begun her retirement tour early as\u2064 she clearly does not have any ambition for higher office.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticism, DeSantis is determined to emerge as a strong \u200dcontender against Trump in Iowa. \u200cHis campaign has already \u200dmade significant efforts, including sending staff to Iowa and actively engaging with potential caucus participants.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, DeSantis addressed a group of\u200d GOP activists in Denison, marking\u200d his 86th visit to an Iowa county. He \u2063has made it\u200b a priority to visit \u200dall 99 counties in Iowa, with the aim of solidifying his support in conservative \u200cwestern\u200b Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217; popularity within the party is attributed, in part, to her signing of \u2062a school choice bill and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-supreme-court-to-allow-abortion-bans-to-take-effect-amid-legal-challenges\/\" title=\"Idaho Supreme Court to Allow Abortion Bans to Take Effect Amid Legal Challenges\">strict abortion ban<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The\u200c Western Journal has\u200b reviewed this Associated\u2062 Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial\u200d standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-report-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-announce-support-gop-presidential-candidate-not-trump\/\">Report: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Plans to Announce Support for GOP Presidential Candidate &#8211; But\u200d It&#8217;s Not Trump<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u200c Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is Reynolds&#8217; endorsement of DeSantis \u2064seen as\u2062 a strategic move\u2063 to consolidate support within the Republican party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Now. This endorsement is seen as a strategic move \u200dby Reynolds to consolidate\u2063 support within\u2062 the Republican party and further strengthen her position as a key figure in the future of the \u2064party.<\/p>\n<p>Ron DeSantis,\u200c the current \u2062governor of Florida, has been positioning himself\u2062 as a potential successor to former President Donald Trump. He has aligned\u200c himself closely with Trump&#8217;s policies and has been \u2064hailed by many Trump supporters as a champion of \u200cconservative\u2064 values.<\/p>\n<p>However, in order to successfully challenge Trump in the Republican primary, DeSantis needs the backing of influential party figures like Governor Reynolds. The endorsement from \u2064Reynolds carries significant weight in Iowa, a state that holds the first-in-the-nation caucuses and plays a crucial role in determining the Republican\u200b nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217; decision\u2062 to break with tradition and publicly endorse a candidate before the caucuses is a testament to the growing importance \u2064of Iowa in the Republican primary. It also reflects the changing dynamics within the party, with more \u200bemphasis being placed on early endorsements and establishing early momentum.<\/p>\n<p>By throwing her support behind DeSantis, Reynolds is sending a\u2062 clear signal to other potential candidates that DeSantis is the preferred choice for Iowa \u200cRepublicans. This\u2062 endorsement \u200dis expected to attract attention and perhaps even \u2064lead to more endorsements from other\u200c key figures within the\u200d party.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of the \u2064endorsement is also important. With the 2024 election \u2063cycle already in full swing, candidates are jockeying for position\u2062 and \u200dlooking \u200bto gain an early advantage. Reynolds&#8217; endorsement gives DeSantis a much-needed\u200c boost and helps him stand out among a crowded field of potential candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Reynolds&#8217; popularity within the \u2062GOP and her previous collaborations with DeSantis in Iowa make this endorsement even more significant. Reynolds is widely respected within the party \u2063for her successful\u200d governance of Iowa and her conservative policies. \u200cHer stamp of approval could help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-will-hold-first-impeachment-hearing-next-week-report\/\" title=\"House Republicans to hold first impeachment hearing next week, according to report.\">sway undecided voters<\/a> and solidify support for DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200bIowa Governor Kim Reynolds&#8217; endorsement \u200cof Ron DeSantis for president is a game-changing move \u200dthat provides a significant boost to DeSantis&#8217; 2024 campaign.\u2063 Reynolds&#8217; decision\u2064 to publicly\u2064 back DeSantis before the caucuses sends a clear message to other candidates and establishes DeSantis as the preferred choice among Iowa Republicans. This endorsement\u200d comes at a crucial\u200d time when \u2063candidates are jockeying for \u200bposition, and Reynolds&#8217; endorsement could potentially lead to more support\u200d from key figures within the party. With Reynolds&#8217; popularity, conservative credentials, and \u200cprevious \u200ccollaborations with DeSantis, her \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-plans-to-announce-support-for-gop-presidential-candidate-but-its-not-trump\/\" title=\"Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Back Non-Trump GOP Candidate\">endorsement carries significant \u2064weight<\/a> and could help\u2063 DeSantis emerge as a viable alternative to \u200bformer President Trump in the Republican primary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds intends to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, providing a much-needed boost to his 2024 campaign. As DeSantis faces challenges in proving himself against former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary, this endorsement could solidify his position as a viable alternative to Trump.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2091138,"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":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2091137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"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\/2091137","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\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2091137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091137\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2091138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2091137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2091137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2091137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}