{"id":2120250,"date":"2023-12-08T19:46:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T00:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/casey-desantis-causes-iowa-caucus-confusion-with-call-to-descend-on-state\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T19:49:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T00:49:40","slug":"casey-desantis-causes-iowa-caucus-confusion-with-call-to-descend-on-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/casey-desantis-causes-iowa-caucus-confusion-with-call-to-descend-on-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Casey DeSantis adds to Iowa caucus chaos with call to visit state"},"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\">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%2Fcasey-desantis-causes-iowa-caucus-confusion-with-call-to-descend-on-state%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=2120250&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>Casey\u2062 DeSantis Calls on\u200c Moms and Grandmoms to Support Ron DeSantis in Iowa Caucus<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2063wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Casey DeSantis, caused\u2063 a stir when she\u2064 urged supporters of her husband to make their voices heard in the Iowa\u200d caucuses. In an interview with Fox News, she emphasized that residency in \u2062Iowa was not a requirement to participate in the caucuses, \u200dencouraging moms \u2062and grandmoms from all over \u200dthe country to join in.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re asking \u2063all of\u200b these moms and grandmoms \u200dto come from wherever it might be \u2014 North Carolina, South Carolina \u2014 and descend upon the state of Iowa to \u200cbe a part of the caucus because you do not have \u200cto be a resident of Iowa\u2063 to be able to participate in \u200cthe caucus,&#8221; Casey DeSantis\u2064 said. &#8220;So moms and grandmoms are going to be able to come and\u200c be a part \u200cand let their voice be heard in support of Ron\u200b DeSantis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the Iowa Republican Party\u200c quickly reminded everyone that only Iowa residents were eligible to vote in \u200dthe caucuses. Casey DeSantis promptly clarified her statement, acknowledging the restriction but still\u200d encouraging supporters to volunteer and show their support for Ron DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>She took to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> X (formerly known as Twitter) to address\u200b the\u200b situation:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve built \u200da nationwide coalition of moms who are mobilized to help elect \u2062 [Ron DeSantis]: Mamas for DeSantis. While voting \u200cin the Iowa caucus is \u2062limited \u200bto registered voters in Iowa, there is a way for others to participate. I\u2019m calling on mamas and grandmamas from all over the country to come volunteer in support of Ron DeSantis in\u200c the \u200bIowa caucus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Casey DeSantis \u200bfurther clarified\u2064 her statement at a &#8220;Mamas for DeSantis&#8221; event in Des Moines,\u2062 Iowa, \u2063reiterating that \u2062out-of-state \u2063supporters could not vote but could still contribute by volunteering.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;But they can come and volunteer, and they can be a part of it in \u2063that way,&#8221; Casey DeSantis said. &#8220;So you\u2019re \u2064seeing people from North \u2063Carolina, from South Carolina, from Florida,\u200d in particular,\u2062 coming because they feel so strongly about \u2063protecting the future of their kids.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the confusion arose, the DeSantis couple remains focused on winning in Iowa.\u200b Ron \u200bDeSantis, who received an \u200dendorsement\u200b from Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), is vying for the Republican \u200cnomination for president. The \u2063Mamas for DeSantis campaign, which played a crucial role in the \u200cgovernor&#8217;s reelection in Florida, has gained \u200dtraction in\u200b Iowa, with supporters emerging in all\u200d 99 counties.<\/p>\n<p>Casey\u200b DeSantis emphasized \u200bthe importance of\u2062 the campaign:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is the fight of our lifetime. For so many parents across \u2063the country \u2014 Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike \u2014 we draw the line at coming after \u2064our kids. This coalition \u2064will fight for Ron DeSantis to \u2064become the\u200d next President of the United \u2064States \u2062because he will fight to defend \u200bthe innocence of children and hold the line \u200cin defense of our rights, liberties, and freedoms.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As \u2063the Iowa caucuses draw near, the DeSantis campaign continues to rally support and make their presence felt.<\/p>\n<h3>Related\u2063 Articles:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#\">Third Koch-Backed\u200d AFP Action Staffer Joins \u200bDeSantis Super PAC After Haley Endorsement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#\">Click Here to Read More from \u2062The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Casey DeSantis plan to mobilize moms and grandmoms from\u200c across the country to show their support for Ron DeSantis?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Her states to get involved. We encourage all moms and grandmoms, regardless of where they \u200clive, to join our movement and show\u200d their support for Ron DeSantis. You can still make a difference by volunteering, spreading the word, and helping\u2064 us spread our message. Together, we can ensure that Ron \u200bDeSantis becomes the \u200bnext President of \u2064the United States.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200cclarification from\u200d Casey DeSantis came after her\u200d initial statement created confusion and raised questions \u2064about the \u200blegality of non-Iowa residents participating in the Iowa caucuses. The Iowa caucuses are historically seen as\u200b a crucial event in the presidential election process, as they are the first major\u200d nominating contest of\u200c the election year. The \u2064caucuses play a significant role in shaping the political landscape by indicating early\u2063 frontrunners\u200b and setting the tone for the rest of the primary season.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for\u200d candidates&#8217; spouses and family members to actively participate and \u200dshow support in \u200dcampaign events and rallies. Their presence\u200b helps \u2062humanize the candidate\u200d and\u200d allows voters to gain insight into their personal lives. Casey\u2064 DeSantis&#8217; call for moms and grandmoms to support Ron DeSantis in \u2062the Iowa caucuses is a strategic move to mobilize a\u200d key demographic that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/writers-guild-of-america-extends-bargaining-with-studios-into-fourth-day\/\" title=\"Writers Guild of America continues talks with studios for fourth day.\">holds significant \u2063influence<\/a> in electoral outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The power of\u2064 moms and grandmoms in\u2063 politics should not be underestimated. Women, particularly mothers and \u200cgrandmothers, \u2064are\u2062 often \u2063seen as the bedrock of their families \u2062and communities. Their \u2063opinions and values are\u2064 influential in shaping \u200cthe decisions \u2063of their loved ones, including how they vote. By \u200dtargeting this demographic, Casey DeSantis \u200brecognizes the potential impact they can have in securing her husband&#8217;s success in the presidential race.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b it is clear that only Iowa residents can vote in\u200b the caucuses, Casey\u2064 DeSantis is encouraging supporters from across the country to engage in other campaign activities. This \u2064includes volunteering at local events, organizing fundraising efforts, and\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rupert-murdoch-out-as-chairman-of-fox-and-news-corps-will-take-new-position\/\" title=\"Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corps. Chairman, assumes new role.\">utilizing social media platforms<\/a> to spread the message. By fostering a\u2062 sense of community and unity among moms and grandmoms, \u200cCasey DeSantis aims to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-qualifies-for-1st-republican-primary-debate-in-wisconsin-campaign\/\" title=\"Pence makes the cut for GOP primary debate in Wisconsin.\">strong support base<\/a> that can positively influence the outcome of the caucuses and the overall campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Casey DeSantis&#8217; appeal to moms and grandmoms demonstrates \u2064the importance of mobilizing diverse demographics\u2063 and ensuring \u2063their\u200c active participation in the election process. Political campaigns thrive on the engagement and enthusiasm of supporters, and Casey DeSantis understands the significance \u200cof harnessing the energy and advocacy\u200b of moms and grandmoms across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the outcome \u200dof the Iowa \u200bcaucuses will shape the trajectory of the 2024 presidential race. Candidates like Ron DeSantis rely on the support and dedication of their supporters to make a strong showing in these early contests.\u2063 Casey DeSantis&#8217; \u2063outreach to moms and grandmoms serves as\u2063 a reminder that every vote and every \u200dvoice matters, regardless of residency. As the caucuses approach, it remains\u200d to \u200dbe seen how the \u2064involvement of moms and grandmoms \u2064from around the country will impact the outcome and influence the future of the presidential race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Casey DeSantis, Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217; wife, sparked confusion by seemingly urging her husband&#8217;s supporters nationwide to join the Iowa caucuses in January. Speaking to Fox News, the Florida first lady later clarified her statement, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts in supporting her husband&#8217;s political agenda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2120251,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2120250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2120250","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=2120250"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120250\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2120251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2120250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2120250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2120250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}