{"id":2134278,"date":"2023-12-27T06:46:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-campaign-on-the-brink-as-iowa-caucuses-near\/"},"modified":"2023-12-27T06:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:50:18","slug":"desantis-campaign-on-the-brink-as-iowa-caucuses-near","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-campaign-on-the-brink-as-iowa-caucuses-near\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis campaign teeters as Iowa caucuses approach"},"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\">14<\/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-campaign-on-the-brink-as-iowa-caucuses-near%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=2134278&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>Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s Presidential Campaign Faces Major Setback<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s (R-FL) presidential campaign has hit a roadblock \u2062as \u200cadvisers close to the candidate are reportedly trying to \u2062&#8221;make the patient comfortable&#8221; \u200bahead of a potential campaign suspension. This development could spell trouble for DeSantis&#8217;s campaign, especially with \u200dthe crucial Iowa caucuses just three weeks away.<\/p>\n<h3>Struggles in the Battle for\u200b the GOP Nomination<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis has been facing an uphill battle in his quest to secure the \u2063GOP nomination, particularly against former President Donald Trump. According to a RealClearPolitics \u2062poll average, DeSantis trails Trump by a \u2064significant margin, with former U.N. Ambassador\u2063 Nikki Haley also\u200c posing a threat.\u200c Haley has even claimed second place in other early nominating polls, challenging DeSantis&#8217;s\u200c position as the non-Trump candidate.<\/p>\n<h3>Internal Turmoil and\u2062 Campaign Resets<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s campaign and affiliated super \u2064PAC, Never Back \u200cDown, have\u200b experienced multiple campaign &#8220;resets&#8221; and the departure of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senior-partners-at-firm-hired-to-review-lincoln-project-scandal-have-donated-thousands-to-group\/\" title=\"Senior Partners at Firm Hired to \u2018Review\u2019 Lincoln Project Scandal Have Donated Thousands to Group\">high-level executives<\/a> in recent \u200bweeks. This internal turmoil led to \u200dthe cancellation of $2.5\u2064 million in advertising \u200bin Iowa and New Hampshire. However, Fight \u200cRight, another super PAC supporting DeSantis, has promised to replace these ad buys.<\/p>\n<h3>Rumors of a Short-Lived Campaign<\/h3>\n<p>Reports suggest that DeSantis&#8217;s\u2064 pollster, Ryan Tyson, privately stated that the campaign was trying to &#8220;make the \u2064patient comfortable,&#8221; implying that DeSantis&#8217;s ambitions may not last long. However, Tyson has denied making \u200dthese\u200b comments. These recent struggles could not only impact \u2062DeSantis&#8217;s current campaign but also his future\u200d prospects in 2028.<\/p>\n<h3>A Narrow Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>While some strategists believe DeSantis could last until the New Hampshire\u200d primary on Jan. 23, they acknowledge that Trump remains the \u200cfrontrunner with a significant\u200c lead over all Republican rivals. DeSantis&#8217;s campaign has blamed the media for attempting to undermine his candidacy, emphasizing his hard work and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-what-happened-bartiromo-pushes-desantis-to-answer-humiliating-questions-about-campaign\/\" title=\"Watch: Bartiromo Grills DeSantis on Campaign's Embarrassing Questions\">robust ground game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>A Make-or-Break Moment in Iowa<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s chances of becoming a viable candidate against Trump hinge on his performance in the Iowa caucuses. Strategists stress that he needs to win or come in a close second to stay in the race. However, with \u2063Trump outpolling him in \u2064Iowa and facing a barrage of negative campaign attacks, DeSantis&#8217;s path to victory is uncertain.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Iowa Caucusgoers<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the negative press, some advisers\u200b suggest that DeSantis \u200bshould focus on engaging with Iowa \u200bvoters and not worry about \u200cnational\u2063 coverage. The upcoming Jan. 10 debate in Des Moines,\u200b Iowa,\u2064 hosted by CNN, could provide an opportunity for\u200d DeSantis to change\u2064 the narrative and prevent Trump from winning Iowa or New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<p>As time runs out before the\u200b caucuses, the next couple of \u200dweeks will be critical for DeSantis&#8217;s\u2063 campaign. While it&#8217;s too early\u200d to write off his chances, the pressure is mounting for him to make a strong impression and secure the support of Iowa caucusgoers.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has\u2063 the decline in fundraising efforts affected \u200cDeSantis&#8217;s ability to effectively \u200bcompete in the race?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Ellation\u2064 of several\u2062 campaign events and a decline in fundraising efforts. Furthermore, advisers\u2063 close to DeSantis have expressed concerns \u2064about his messaging and strategy, which have been viewed as lacking\u200d clarity and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 recent setbacks have forced\u200b DeSantis&#8217;s campaign\u200b to reassess\u2062 its approach and make attempts to regain control. However, the challenges seem to be\u2062 mounting, and\u200b time is running out for \u2063the Florida governor to \u200dmake a significant impact in the\u2063 race.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d Impact of the Iowa Caucuses<\/h3>\n<p>With the Iowa\u2062 caucuses\u2064 quickly\u200c approaching, the pressure on \u200bDeSantis to perform\u2062 well in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-and-chris-christie-set-to-enter-2024-presidential-race\/\" title=\"Pence and Christie to run for president in 2024.\">critical early state<\/a> is intensifying. Iowa has traditionally been seen as \u2062a bellwether for the rest of the primary season, with winning candidates often gaining significant \u2064momentum \u200dand media attention. A poor showing in\u200d Iowa could seriously\u200c damage DeSantis&#8217;s chances of gaining \u2063support and\u2064 financial backing \u200cfrom\u200b key Republican donors and voters.<\/p>\n<p>However, DeSantis&#8217;s current standing in Iowa is less\u2062 than ideal. Recent polling in the state shows him trailing behind \u200cTrump and Haley, with little indication of \u200da significant surge in support. This puts DeSantis \u2064in a difficult \u200dposition, as he needs a strong showing in\u2063 Iowa \u200bto establish \u200dhimself as \u2063a \u200dlegitimate contender \u200cand gain the \u200cnecessary\u200b momentum to compete in subsequent states.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the struggles within his own campaign, DeSantis faces a number of external challenges that could further\u2063 impede his path to the nomination. The ongoing investigation into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, \u200dfor example, has drawn\u2064 criticism and raised questions about DeSantis&#8217;s\u200d leadership and decision-making. These issues \u2064could potentially erode his support among Republican voters who prioritize strong crisis management and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-is-for-stoners-commonwealth-becomes-16th-state-to-legalize-marijuana\/\" title=\"Virginia Is For Stoners: Commonwealth Becomes 16th State To Legalize Marijuana\">public health initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the shadow of Donald Trump looms large over the Republican primary. Despite \u2064no\u2062 official announcement, there\u200d are widespread expectations that Trump will run \u2063for president again in\u200b 2024. His enduring\u200b popularity among Republican voters\u2062 presents a formidable obstacle \u2064for \u2063any candidate\u200c seeking to challenge his\u200b dominance within\u200b the party. DeSantis, as a\u200b potential &#8220;anti-Trump&#8221; candidate, will\u2064 need to navigate \u2062this delicate balancing act carefully.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u200cRoad Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While \u2062Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s presidential campaign is\u2062 undoubtedly facing significant challenges and setbacks, it is important \u200bto remember \u200bthat the race for the GOP nomination is\u2064 far\u200b from over. Political\u2063 campaigns are\u200c often \u200dcharacterized by twists and turns, and candidates can experience both dramatic comebacks and surprising defeats.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, \u2064DeSantis and his \u2064campaign team will need to \u2062quickly \u2063regroup, strategize, \u2062and recalibrate their approach if they hope to overcome the current obstacles. The next \u2063few \u200cweeks leading up to the Iowa caucuses will be crucial for \u200cDeSantis to demonstrate \u200bhis resilience and ability to connect with voters. Failure to \u2064do so may result in a premature end to \u200dhis\u2063 presidential aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s (R-FL) presidential campaign faces a setback as advisers aim to &#8220;make the patient comfortable&#8221; before a potential suspension. This comment may signal the campaign&#8217;s demise. 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