{"id":2148490,"date":"2024-01-13T21:52:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T02:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-overtakes-desantis-for-second-in-new-iowa-poll-but-trump-still-leads\/"},"modified":"2024-01-13T21:58:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T02:58:29","slug":"haley-overtakes-desantis-for-second-in-new-iowa-poll-but-trump-still-leads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-overtakes-desantis-for-second-in-new-iowa-poll-but-trump-still-leads\/","title":{"rendered":"Haley surpasses DeSantis in latest Iowa poll, yet Trump remains ahead"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fhaley-overtakes-desantis-for-second-in-new-iowa-poll-but-trump-still-leads%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=2148490&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>Former UN Ambassador \u200bNikki \u200dHaley Surges \u200cin Iowa Poll, \u200bChallenging \u200cTrump&#8217;s Lead<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Former\u2064 United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley has made a significant jump in the latest Iowa poll, surpassing Governor Ron DeSantis\u200d (R-FL)\u2062 and solidifying her position as the top contender against\u200b former President\u200d Donald \u200cTrump. However, Trump\u200b still maintains a strong\u2062 lead, leaving many to wonder\u2062 if either of his opponents has\u2063 a chance to catch up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200dIowa poll reveals\u200d that 48% of Republicans have chosen Trump \u2063as \u200btheir first choice for the GOP nomination. Haley follows\u200d closely \u2064behind with\u200c 20% support, while DeSantis trails at 16%. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy garners 8% support.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u2064a slight\u200d drop in support, Trump&#8217;s numbers \u2062remain formidable compared to the December 2023 Iowa poll, where he led \u2064with 51%. DeSantis held 19% support, and Haley had \u200d16%. In \u200cOctober, \u2064Trump enjoyed a commanding 27-percentage-point lead, while DeSantis and Haley battled for second place.<\/p>\n<p>If Trump&#8217;s lead holds true, it could mark the\u2063 largest margin of victory for a non-incumbent candidate in Iowa&#8217;s GOP\u2063 caucuses. The current \u2062record stands at \u200c13 \u2062points, set \u200bby Bob Dole in\u200d 1988.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that the poll has the potential to \u2064highlight the rise of a \u200blate-surging candidate. In 2012, \u200cpollster J. Ann Selzer&#8217;s \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-stumps-for-house-candidate-susan-wright-ahead-of-runoff-election\/\" title=\"President Trump stumps for House candidate Susan Wright ahead of runoff election\">final poll<\/a> \u200dshowed Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) gaining momentum in the days\u2063 leading\u2064 up to the caucuses, ultimately surpassing Mitt\u200d Romney and securing victory.\u200d At the time, Santorum was polling at a mere 4% \u200dto \u20625% and was not expected to be a significant\u2062 contender.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Santorum \u200cwas\u2064 polling around 4%, \u20645% \u2014 \u2062if\u200b they had the same rules on debates then, he wouldn&#8217;t have been in \u2062a single\u2064 debate,&#8221; Selzer explained in an interview with the Washington \u200bExaminer. &#8220;The first night\u2064 of our\u200d final poll, \u2062I looked at the data the\u2063 next morning, and \u200dhe&#8217;s got 10 or 11%. He \u200bwas in double digits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis&#8217;s\u200d Iowa Campaign Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Governor DeSantis \u2064has fully committed\u200c to Iowa, tirelessly\u200c campaigning across the state and completing his &#8220;Full Grassley&#8221; last month. \u2062This term refers to Senator Chuck \u2064Grassley&#8217;s tradition of visiting all 99 counties in Iowa to connect \u200dwith voters. With Iowa as his primary\u2064 focus, \u2062there is much at stake for \u2062DeSantis on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Evangelical leader Bob\u200b Vander Plaats, who endorsed DeSantis in November 2023, downplayed the\u2062 significance of\u2064 the polling numbers \u2063during\u2064 a campaign stop in West Des Moines. He expressed confidence \u200cthat \u200dDeSantis would perform better than the current 16% reflected in the RealClearPolitics average.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from \u200dthe Washington \u2062Examiner.<\/p>\n<h3>Warning Signs for\u2063 Haley<\/h3>\n<p>While Haley&#8217;s rise to second \u200dplace in the Iowa \u2062poll is notable, there are a \u200cfew cautionary indicators. The survey suggests a potential enthusiasm \u2062gap, with only 9%\u2064 of \u200cHaley&#8217;s supporters expressing extreme enthusiasm compared to 50% of Trump&#8217;s supporters and 23% of\u200b DeSantis&#8217;s\u200c supporters. This\u2064 figure has \u200ddeclined\u200b from the previous\u200d Iowa poll, where 21% expressed extreme\u200b enthusiasm for \u2063Haley.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Haley&#8217;s unfavorability ratings have risen from \u200d31% to 46%, while her favorability has dropped from 59% to 48%.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c are the\u2064 advantages and challenges that Haley faces in sustaining her \u200bmomentum\u2064 and overcoming Trump&#8217;s overwhelming support among Republicans<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Oll correctly predicted Rick\u200b Santorum&#8217;s \u200bunexpected win in the Iowa caucuses, while in \u20642016, \u2064it\u200d accurately forecasted Ted Cruz&#8217;s victory over Trump. So, while Trump currently holds a strong lead, there is\u200b always \u200cthe possibility of a \u200dsurprise outcome.<\/p>\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kevin-mccarthy-dhs-mayorkas-threatens-americans-free-speech\/\" title=\"Kevin McCarthy: DHS Mayorkas Threatens Americans' Free Speech\">key factors contributing<\/a> \u2062to Haley&#8217;s surge in the Iowa\u200c poll is\u200b her extensive experience as a diplomat and as the former \u2063UN Ambassador. During her tenure at the United \u2063Nations, Haley was widely respected for her strong stance on issues such as human rights and international security. \u2062Her ability to navigate the complexities of global politics and her assertive leadership \u200dstyle have garnered her \u200csupport\u200c among Republicans who view her as a strong and capable leader.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her diplomatic background,\u200b Haley&#8217;s Indian-American\u2062 heritage and\u2063 her\u2063 diverse appeal have also contributed to \u2062her rising popularity. As the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/campaign-2024-an-early-look-at-the-possible-republican-contenders\/\" title=\"Campaign 2024: An Early Look At The Possible Republican Contenders\">female governor<\/a> of\u200d South Carolina and one of \u200cthe few minorities in\u2064 the Republican Party, she has been able to connect with\u200d a wide range of voters, including women and\u200d minority groups. This broad appeal gives her an edge in securing a \u2063broad-based voter coalition\u200c that could challenge\u2062 Trump&#8217;s dominance.<\/p>\n<p>Haley&#8217;s message of unity\u200c and inclusivity has resonated with voters who are \u2062seeking a more compassionate and inclusive conservatism. Her focus on economic\u2062 growth,\u200b job\u200c creation, and national\u2064 security, combined with her\u200b emphasis \u2064on bipartisan cooperation, has appealed to moderate Republicans and independent voters who may have reservations about Trump&#8217;s divisive\u2063 rhetoric and controversial policies.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2062 despite Haley&#8217;s recent \u200dsurge, it remains \u2064to be \u2064seen whether she can sustain her momentum and overcome Trump&#8217;s overwhelming support among Republicans. Trump&#8217;s loyal base and his\u200d ability to dominate media\u2064 attention continue to be significant advantages\u200c that could prove\u2062 challenging \u2064for any contender.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the \u200blandscape of the primary race could change\u200b dramatically in the coming months, as more candidates enter the race and \u2062campaign strategies evolve. It\u2064 is not\u200d uncommon for frontrunners to lose their lead as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-celebrates-as-second-gop-presidential-candidate-drops-out-about-time\/\" title=\"Trump rejoices as another GOP candidate quits: 'Finally!'\">primary season progresses<\/a>, and unforeseen events\u2062 can greatly influence voters&#8217; opinion. It\u200c is still\u2062 too early to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-says-republicans-will-win-big-if-they-elevate-nikki-haley-against-biden\/\" title=\"Dean Phillips believes that Republicans have a strong chance of winning if they choose to promote Nikki Haley as their candidate against Biden\">make definitive predictions<\/a> about the outcome of the GOP nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming weeks and\u200b months, \u2063all\u200c eyes will be on the evolving dynamics\u200d of the Republican primary race, particularly the\u2063 rivalry between Trump, Haley, and DeSantis. As the Iowa caucuses \u2062draw nearer and more states begin to hold \u200ctheir primaries, the true test of each candidate&#8217;s viability and appeal will become \u2062increasingly evident.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Haley&#8217;s \u200dsurge\u200c in the Iowa \u2062poll serves as a reminder that\u2062 the\u2062 Republican primary race is far from settled. With her impressive credentials, broad appeal, and strong support\u2064 among certain factions of the\u200b party, she\u2062 has emerged as a formidable contender \u200dagainst Trump. As the campaign unfolds, \u2063it will be fascinating to witness whether Haley can continue to close the gap and challenge \u200cTrump&#8217;s hold on the Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the ultimate outcome, one thing is certain: the 2024 Republican primary race is shaping up to be a highly competitive and consequential contest that \u2064will have a significant impact on the future direction \u200cof the\u2064 party and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has overtaken Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Iowa poll, securing second place. However, despite this, former President Donald Trump remains in the lead, leaving doubts about the prospects of his rivals catching up. The poll reveals that 48% of Republicans favor Trump as their top choice for the GOP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2148490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2148490","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\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2148490"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2148490\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2148490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2148490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2148490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}