{"id":2114346,"date":"2023-12-02T21:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-hits-iowa-campaign-milestone-but-is-still-far-behind-trump-who-again-mocked-his-campaign\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T21:53:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:53:31","slug":"desantis-hits-iowa-campaign-milestone-but-is-still-far-behind-trump-who-again-mocked-his-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-hits-iowa-campaign-milestone-but-is-still-far-behind-trump-who-again-mocked-his-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis reaches Iowa milestone, but Trump still leads and mocks his campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fdesantis-hits-iowa-campaign-milestone-but-is-still-far-behind-trump-who-again-mocked-his-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=2114346&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>DeSantis Completes Iowa County Tour, Emphasizes Servant Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Ron DeSantis fulfilled his campaign promise to visit all 99 counties in Iowa, marking a significant milestone in his \u2062bid for the presidency. Speaking to a crowd in central Iowa, \u2062DeSantis declared, &#8220;this should show you that \u200cI consider myself a servant, not a ruler.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Like \u200ca Very Seriously Wounded Bird&#8221;: Trump Mocks DeSantis<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, who maintains a substantial \u200blead over DeSantis, took the opportunity to mock him at a larger rally just 100 miles away. \u2062Trump likened\u2063 DeSantis&#8217; campaign\u200c to a bird in critical condition, falling rapidly.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Shadow Looms Over DeSantis<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; moment of accomplishment, much like his \u2063months of campaigning, occurred under the towering shadow of Trump. The presence of Trump during DeSantis&#8217; milestone event \u200dhighlights the challenge faced \u200bby \u200bDeSantis and other Trump rivals\u200d in Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his expectation of\u2063 winning the caucuses and significant investment in advertising and campaign \u2063organization, DeSantis has been unable\u200c to diminish Trump&#8217;s substantial\u200c lead. Additionally, he now faces pressure from\u2064 former \u2064United \u2064Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley&#8217;s campaign.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-lewandowski-to-head-new-soon-to-be-formed-super-pac\/\" title=\"Report: Lewandowski to head new soon to be formed super PAC\">political operation<\/a> suffered another setback as Kristin Davison resigned from the Never Back Down \u200bsuper \u2063PAC. However, the group remains confident in their caucus operation, now under the leadership of Scott Wagner.<\/p>\n<h3>An Adventure for DeSantis and His Family<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis portrayed his journey through all of \u200bIowa&#8217;s counties as an adventure\u200c for his family.\u2062 Along the way, they visited famous bakeries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ihcs-2-15-billion-nutresa-bid-boosts-shares-in-colombian-conglomerate-geas-companies\/\" title=\"IHC\u2019s .15 billion Nutresa bid boosts shares in Colombian conglomerate GEA\u2019s companies\">ice cream parlors<\/a>,\u200c and even the &#8220;Field\u2062 of Dreams&#8221; baseball movie set. These experiences provided quaint\u200b stories about his \u2062family&#8217;s trek across Iowa, but they also\u2062 taught him valuable lessons.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b DeSantis&#8217; county visits \u2063serve as a political strategy to\u200b gain support from rural areas, they \u2062also demonstrate his commitment to engaging\u200b with all parts of the state.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Attacks\u200c and Internal Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Trump has relentlessly attacked DeSantis, primarily criticizing him for running \u200bagainst \u2064Trump after seeking\u2064 his endorsement in the\u200b past. Trump&#8217;s remarks during his Cedar Rapids \u2062event symbolized what he perceived \u200das DeSantis&#8217; downfall.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges posed by Trump&#8217;s attacks, DeSantis&#8217; advisers believe that visiting each county in Iowa can help secure critical support and showcase his dedication to the entire \u200dstate. However, internal problems within his \u200dpolitical operation, including the departure of key officials,\u200d and the rise of Nikki Haley as a strong competitor to Trump, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-israel-and-saudi-arabia-on-cusp-of-region-changing-peace-netanyahu-says\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Netanyahu predicts groundbreaking peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia\">pose additional obstacles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans Remain Loyal to Trump<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the year, \u2064many\u200b Iowa Republicans \u200bhave expressed their continued support for Trump and his perceived accomplishments, particularly the nomination of three Supreme Court justices. While some Republicans acknowledge the indictments against Trump, they view them\u200c as politically motivated and few in the\u200c GOP field have \u200dmade attacking Trump a central focus of their campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>One Iowa Republican, Nathaniel Gavronsky, attended Trump&#8217;s event in Cedar Rapids and expressed \u2062his belief that Trump will ultimately win. However, he\u2064 emphasized the importance\u200b of candidates \u200caddressing challenging questions\u2063 rather than relying solely on rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>Reporting by Price from Cedar\u2063 Rapids, Iowa.\u2062 Contribution \u200bby Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South \u200dCarolina.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063does the influence of former President Donald Trump and Nikki\u2063 Haley&#8217;s campaign pose challenges for DeSantis \u2062in his presidential candidacy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rs, and historical landmarks. DeSantis emphasized the importance of family and \u2063community during his tour,\u2064 stating\u2062 that &#8220;Iowa is a place where \u200dfamilies come together, \u200dwhere neighbors support one another, \u200cand where \u2063traditions are cherished.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his campaign, DeSantis has placed \u2064a strong \u200cemphasis on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-makes-strong-suggestion-after-republicans-nominate-mike-johnson-for-speaker-get-it-done\/\" title=\"Trump urges Republicans to swiftly appoint Mike Johnson as Speaker.\">servant\u2064 leadership<\/a>.\u2063 He \u2063believes that \u200btrue leadership is not about\u2064 power or control, but about serving the people \u200dand \u200dputting their needs above one&#8217;s own.\u2064 This philosophy is evident in his\u200d dedication to visiting all \u206299 counties in Iowa, a feat that\u200d demonstrates his commitment to connecting with the people\u200c he aims to represent.<\/p>\n<p>While DeSantis celebrates his achievement, he continues to face challenges from \u200cboth within\u200c and outside\u200d his party. His campaign has been overshadowed by\u2062 the influence of former President Donald Trump, who still holds a \u2064significant lead \u2062over \u200cDeSantis\u200c in\u200c the polls. Trump&#8217;s mocking remarks at a nearby rally highlight the uphill battle \u2064DeSantis \u200dfaces in trying to\u2062 carve out his own path\u200d in the political arena.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2063to \u2062Trump&#8217;s dominance,\u200d DeSantis also faces pressure from Nikki \u2062Haley&#8217;s campaign. The former United \u2062Nations \u200dAmbassador&#8217;s popularity and strong presence in the Republican party pose a threat to\u2063 DeSantis&#8217; candidacy. With multiple contenders vying for \u200cthe\u200b same voters, DeSantis must work hard to differentiate himself and convince the electorate that he is the best choice for the\u200d presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these obstacles, DeSantis remains determined \u200dand optimistic. His recently appointed campaign leader, Scott\u200d Wagner, brings renewed energy and expertise to the team. Wagner&#8217;s leadership, coupled with \u2062the resilience and dedication of the Never\u200b Back Down super PAC, instills confidence that DeSantis&#8217;s caucus \u200doperation will be successful.<\/p>\n<p>As DeSantis concludes his county\u2064 tour in Iowa, he can\u200c look back on this journey as not\u200c only a campaign milestone, but also\u2064 as an adventure for his family. The memories \u2062they made and the people they met along the way have\u2064 undoubtedly shaped their perspective and reinforced their belief\u2062 in the importance of community and family values.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis now enters the next phase of \u200bhis campaign, armed with the experiences and lessons learned from his time in Iowa. It remains\u200c to be seen whether he can overcome the shadow cast by Trump and the competition from other Republican candidates. However, one thing is clear &#8211; DeSantis&#8217;s \u200ccommitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-says-she-hasnt-ruled-out-primarying-chuck-schumer-in-2022\/\" title=\"AOC Says She Hasn\u2019t Ruled Out Primarying Chuck Schumer In 2022\">servant leadership<\/a> and his belief in the power \u200cof community will continue\u2063 to guide his campaign\u200d as he seeks\u2064 to win the trust and support of the American people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ron DeSantis fulfilled his pledge to tour all 99 counties in Iowa, emphasizing his servant mentality rather than a ruling one. 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