{"id":2107975,"date":"2023-11-26T09:58:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T14:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/karl-rove-believes-desantis-needs-strong-performance-in-iowa-do-or-die\/"},"modified":"2023-11-26T10:01:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T15:01:07","slug":"karl-rove-believes-desantis-needs-strong-performance-in-iowa-do-or-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/karl-rove-believes-desantis-needs-strong-performance-in-iowa-do-or-die\/","title":{"rendered":"Rove: DeSantis must excel in Iowa, it&#8217;s crucial"},"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\">16<\/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%2Fkarl-rove-believes-desantis-needs-strong-performance-in-iowa-do-or-die%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=2107975&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>Republican Strategist Karl Rove: DeSantis&#8217;s Presidential Campaign Hinges on Strong \u2064Performance in Iowa<\/h2>\n<p>According to Republican strategist Karl Rove, Governor Ron \u200cDeSantis&#8217;s (R-FL) chances of a successful presidential campaign rely heavily on his performance \u200cin Iowa. Rove emphasized the significance of DeSantis&#8217;s\u2062 substantial investment in the \u200cHawkeye\u200b State, \u2064especially considering his trailing position behind former \u2063South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in New Hampshire and South Carolina.\u2064 To secure victory, DeSantis must either outperform former President Donald Trump or emerge as the winner of the first-in-the-nation caucus.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Iowa is \u2063Do or \u200dDie<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Iowa is do or die,&#8221; Rove declared\u2062 during an \u200cinterview on Fox News&#8217;s Journal Editorial Report. He highlighted DeSantis&#8217;s dedicated efforts in the state, including the support of popular Governor Kim Reynolds and influential evangelical \u2063leader Vander Plaats. Rove further emphasized the critical nature of Iowa for DeSantis, \u2063stating, &#8220;If he comes\u200c in third in Iowa, it\u2019s very problematic for him because it doesn\u2019t get better for him in \u2062the next two sets of contests.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rove also shared his belief that the most likely \u200cscenario in Iowa is for Trump to secure first place with less \u200bthan 50% of the vote, while either \u200dDeSantis or Haley secures\u200c a strong second place behind him.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has \u2062garnered significant endorsements \u200cin Iowa,\u2062 including those\u2062 from evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats and Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA).<\/p>\n<p>The RealClearPolitics polling average currently places Trump in the lead in\u2064 Iowa with 47%, followed by DeSantis \u200dat 17.3% and Haley at 14.3%. \u200cIn New Hampshire and South Carolina,\u200d DeSantis ranks\u2064 fourth and third, respectively, behind Trump, Haley, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The Iowa Republican presidential\u2064 caucus is scheduled for January 15,\u200b 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here\u2064 to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does\u2064 Rove argue that discrediting reputable news sources may offer short-term gains, but \u2062harm the party&#8217;s credibility and ability to govern in the \u2062long run<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Cios&#8217; Rejection of Media as Dangerous Path to Follow<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, \u200bthe \u200cRepublican Party has seen a growing divide between factions that \u200cembrace the influence of media and those that reject it. This \u2063divide \u200dhas become increasingly apparent, with prominent Republican strategist Karl Rove warning against the dangerous path being taken by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of\u200b Florida in his rejection of media outlets. \u2063Rove \u200cargues that this approach poses risks to the party&#8217;s credibility and undermines democracy.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, who \u200dhas shown \u200csignificant disregard for the media, has garnered praise from many\u200c conservatives who view the mainstream media as inherently biased against conservative values. However, Rove cautions that such\u2063 an approach does not serve the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-critics-worried-biden-wont-release-trump-tax-returns\/\" title=\"Dems, Critics Worried Biden Won't Release Trump Tax Returns\">long-term interests<\/a> of the party or the principles it claims to \u2062uphold.<\/p>\n<p>As the architect of former \u2063President George W. Bush&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-strategist-walks-back-comments-questioning-bidens-2024-chances\/\" title=\"Democratic strategist walks back comments questioning Biden\u2019s 2024 chances\">successful presidential campaigns<\/a>, Rove understands the importance of media and effective messaging. He argues that without engaging with the media, the Republican Party risks losing the ability to shape the narrative and reach a wider audience. In an\u2063 age \u200cwhere information spreads rapidly through social media and other digital platforms, neglecting the media would be a grave mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Rove points to the growing trend among Republicans to discredit reputable news sources as part of a broader \u200bstrategy to rally their base. While it may offer short-term gains by appealing to \u2063the conservative base, it\u2063 does immense harm to the party&#8217;s credibility and its ability to effectively govern. Trust in the media is fundamental to a healthy democracy, and undermining \u200dthis \u2062trust is a dangerous path to take.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of DeSantis&#8217; rejection of media are already becoming apparent. Criticism from reliable news outlets is dismissed as &#8220;fake news,&#8221; eroding the distinction between facts and falsehoods. This creates an echo chamber where misinformation thrives and fuels distrust in democratic institutions. By stoking these flames, DeSantis and others \u200bwho follow this\u200c path only deepen the political divide and hinder constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rove argues that refusing to engage with media outlets is a\u200d missed opportunity \u2063for Republicans \u2062to present their ideas, articulate policy positions, and defend their actions. A healthy \u2064democracy thrives when its citizens are informed\u2064 and engaged in \u200crobust \u2064debates. Without participating\u200c in the media landscape, \u200bRepublicans risk limiting their message solely to their core supporters, further polarizing the electorate.<\/p>\n<p>Rove advocates for a different approach\u2014one that seeks to navigate the media landscape with strategic precision. By\u2063 engaging with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/absurd-cockamamie-complete-crap-analysts-destroy-claim-that-biden-gets-worse-media-treatment-than-trump\/\" title=\"\u2018Absurd,\u2019 \u2018Cockamamie,\u2019 \u2018Complete Crap\u2019: Analysts Destroy Claim That Biden Gets Worse Media Treatment Than Trump\">reputable news outlets<\/a> while simultaneously pushing for improved journalistic standards and unbiased reporting, \u200bRepublicans can effectively challenge the perceived\u200b bias and counter false narratives.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of outright rejection, Rove suggests building relationships with journalists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-navy-coming-in-7000-sailors-short-of-2023-recruiting-goal\/\" title=\"US Navy falls 7,000 sailors short of 2023 recruitment target.\">leveraging social media platforms<\/a>, and\u200d effectively \u2064employing communication strategies \u2063to present the party&#8217;s vision and principles. \u2062This approach will help reach beyond the partisan divide and engage with a broader spectrum of voters.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, Republican strategist Karl \u200dRove warns against the dangers of rejecting the media, as exemplified by Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217;\u2063 approach in Florida. Rove emphasizes the importance of engaging with \u2064reputable news outlets, arguing that such engagement is vital for shaping the party&#8217;s narrative, reaching a wider audience, and preserving the credibility of the Republican Party. \u200bBy rejecting media outlets, Republicans risk further polarizing the electorate,\u2064 eroding trust in democratic institutions, \u2063and \u2063hindering constructive dialogue. \u200bInstead of dismissing media outlets, Rove calls for a strategy that engages with them strategically, challenging bias and presenting the \u200cparty&#8217;s ideas in a responsible and effective manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican strategist Karl Rove stresses that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) must excel in Iowa for a shot at the presidency. DeSantis is investing heavily in the state, as he trails behind former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in New Hampshire and South Carolina<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2107976,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2107975","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2107976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}