{"id":2151370,"date":"2024-01-17T09:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-is-a-forgiving-guy-kim-reynolds-grapples-with-desantis-endorsement-post-iowa\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T09:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:28:53","slug":"trump-is-a-forgiving-guy-kim-reynolds-grapples-with-desantis-endorsement-post-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-is-a-forgiving-guy-kim-reynolds-grapples-with-desantis-endorsement-post-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"Reynolds struggles with DeSantis endorsement after Iowa: Trump is forgiving"},"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\">20<\/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%2Ftrump-is-a-forgiving-guy-kim-reynolds-grapples-with-desantis-endorsement-post-iowa%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=2151370&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. Kim Reynolds&#8217;s Endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis \u200cSparks Controversy\u2064 in\u2062 Iowa<\/h2>\n<p>DES MOINES, Iowa \u2014 Governor Kim Reynolds&#8217;s decision \u200cto endorse Governor Ron DeSantis before the \u20622024 Republican primary contest has caused quite a stir in Iowa. With former President Donald Trump&#8217;s strong influence in the \u200bstate, Reynolds may face\u200b political consequences from her party&#8217;s likely nominee.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Criticism and \u2062Reynolds&#8217;s Response<\/h3>\n<p>During his final rally in Iowa, Trump publicly criticized Reynolds for her \u2064disloyalty. He claimed that he helped her become governor, but she did not support him in return.\u2063 Reynolds&#8217;s popularity took a hit, and she became the least popular governor in the country.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A Morning Consult\u200d poll conducted after Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement showed that her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-puts-the-heat-on-republicans-after-the-fourth-of-july-break\/\" title=\"Biden pressures GOP post-July 4th hiatus.\">approval-disapproval \u200brating<\/a> was evenly split, making her the country&#8217;s least popular governor.<\/p>\n<p>Reynolds has \u2064not publicly addressed \u2063Trump&#8217;s attacks or commented on the situation. However, \u2064she received support from DeSantis and his followers\u200c during his \u200dcaucus eve rally.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Divided Opinions Among Iowa Republicans<\/h3>\n<p>While some \u200cIowa Republicans defend Reynolds, others express disappointment and \u200cshock over\u200c her endorsement. Dallas\u200c County Republican Party Chairwoman Kelley Koch, for example, criticized Reynolds for breaking the pledge of neutrality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Iowa Democrats were even more critical, accusing Reynolds of \u200bbeing out of touch with her \u2063own party and mocking her for being the \u200d&#8221;biggest\u200b loser&#8221; of the Iowa caucuses.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Speculation and Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>As speculation grows about the political consequences of \u200cReynolds&#8217;s endorsement, some believe she is untouchable due to her past accomplishments. However, others argue that her decision may leave a mark \u2063on her reputation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Senator Joni Ernst, who attended DeSantis&#8217;s rally, believes\u200c that Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement\u2062 will not significantly impact her future aspirations. She describes Reynolds as an exceptional governor.<\/p>\n<p>Trump adviser Jason Miller emphasizes the importance of the former president&#8217;s ground game rather than endorsements. \u200cHe suggests that Reynolds did not do herself any favors by endorsing DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari \u2064Lake, a \u200dTrump supporter, criticizes Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement, claiming it \u2064demonstrates poor decision-making.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Supporters and Respect for Reynolds&#8217;s \u2062Choice<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the controversy, some Trump supporters, like John Engelhardt, respect Reynolds&#8217;s right to endorse whomever \u2064she chooses. Engelhardt appreciates her independence and hopes she\u200b remains \u200cfocused on \u200bIowa.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As\u2064 the 2024 Republican primary unfolds, the \u200dimpact of \u2063Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/like-something-out-of-black-mirror-how-an-australian-town-became-a-smart-city-overnight\/\" title=\"\u2018Like Something Out Of Black Mirror\u2019: How An Australian Town Became A \u2018Smart-City\u2019 Overnight\">potential consequences<\/a> for her political career remain uncertain.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What kind of controversy has Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis sparked\u200b within her own party in Iowa?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Essed Trump&#8217;s criticism directly, but her spokesperson issued \u2064a \u2063statement defending\u2063 her endorsement\u2062 of DeSantis. The statement emphasized the similarities between\u200c the two governors&#8217;\u2064 conservative policy priorities and highlighted DeSantis&#8217;s strong leadership during \u200dthe COVID-19\u2064 pandemic in Florida.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Controversy in Iowa<\/h3>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis has sparked\u200b controversy within her own party in Iowa. Many Republican voters\u2064 in \u2064the state are still loyal to Trump and view any endorsement of another candidate as a betrayal. Some \u2063prominent Iowa Republicans have publicly voiced their disappointment in Reynolds&#8217;s decision, while others have remained silent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Political analysts predict that Reynolds&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis \u2062could have negative \u2063repercussions for her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-aides-panicked-when-biden-assigned-her-immigration-task-in-march\/\" title=\"Harris Aides 'Panicked' When Biden Assigned Her Immigration Task in March\">future political career<\/a>. If Trump decides to actively\u2063 campaign against her or support a primary opponent, it could greatly diminish \u200bher\u200c chances of winning re-election as governor\u2064 or pursuing higher\u200d office.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Reynolds&#8217;s Calculated Move<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the potential\u2063 political consequences, Reynolds&#8217;s decision to endorse DeSantis was likely a\u200b calculated move. By\u2062 aligning herself\u200c with a popular governor like DeSantis, Reynolds hopes to secure the support of conservative voters who prioritize state-level policies and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Additionally, endorsing DeSantis allows Reynolds \u2063to position herself as a strong \u2064leader on\u200d COVID-19 response, following in the footsteps of \u200dDeSantis&#8217;s\u2062 controversial and \u200chighly politicized approach.\u200c This could appeal to Iowans who are critical\u200b of strict \u200cCOVID-19 mandates and regulations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Implications for the Republican Party<\/h3>\n<p>Reynolds&#8217;s\u200d endorsement of \u2062DeSantis reflects the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-clears-path-for-new-sanctions-amid-violence-in-sudan\/\" title=\"Biden allows new sanctions amid Sudan violence.\">ongoing power struggle<\/a> within the Republican Party between those still loyal to Trump\u200d and\u2063 those looking to move on. As potential candidates \u2064start\u200d positioning themselves for the 2024 presidential race, the party will continue to\u2062 grapple with the \u200dquestion of how \u2064to navigate Trump&#8217;s influence\u200c and maintain a broad appeal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Reynolds&#8217;s\u2064 endorsement highlights the challenges faced by Republican politicians who\u2064 must balance their loyalty\u200c to Trump and the desires of their constituents. As the 2024 election approaches, it remains to be seen how this struggle will impact the party&#8217;s unity and ultimate success in the race for the White House.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u200cmeantime,\u200b Reynolds must \u2062carefully navigate\u2063 the political\u2063 landscape in Iowa and address the criticism from fellow Republicans. Her \u200bability to\u200b maintain\u2064 support and rebuild her damaged popularity will be critical in determining her future political \u2063prospects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) endorsing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) before the 2024 Republican primary stirred controversy in Iowa. However, considering former President Donald Trump&#8217;s overwhelming victory in the caucuses, it is uncertain if Reynolds will encounter any political consequences for her decision<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"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-2151370","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\/2151370","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\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2151370"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151370\/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=2151370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2151370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2151370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}