Republican presidential candidates are making their last pitches to voters ahead of Monday’s caucuses in Iowa, according to the latest Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll. Former President Donald Trump leads his GOP counterparts.
However, Trump continues to face challenges from rivals Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump Rally at Simpson College
Donald Trump appealed to supporters Sunday afternoon during a brutal snowstorm, which forced the cancellation of three in-person rallies and left them braving frigid temperatures, to help secure his win at Monday night’s Iowa caucuses. With polling showing him leading in Iowa and endorsements by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and British politician Nigel Farage, his former presidential campaign made its last push in Iowa – sending out strong signals of its success for their White House comeback efforts.
Trump spoke before an enthusiastic crowd at Simpson College in Indianola and warned of how opponents might exploit life-threatening cold and treacherous travel conditions to “throw this whole thing into chaos”. His followers, in turn, could use voting for him as an act of protest against all those in Washington whom they consider unworthy – from “liars, cheaters, crooks, thugs and other quite nice people”. Several in attendance wore white-and-gold caps that identified them as caucus captains who will help rally support from within their respective communities.
Trump Tele-Rally
On Tuesday morning of Iowa Caucuses week, many in the crowd at Simpson College donned Carhartt coveralls and pulled down their hats tight against a cold front to show support for former President and campaign for Republican nomination, Donald Trump. They were there specifically to see him and hear directly from him after two rallies planned on Saturday were cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.
Trump boasted in his speech that he holds an overwhelming lead in Texas, citing a strong get-out-the-vote operation as key to his victory and anticipating that on Monday night he may surpass 50% of votes cast for Republicans in a caucus for a record margin.
Donald Trump ramped up his attacks against Nikki Haley, declaring she wasn’t a real Republican and lacking loyalty towards him. Additionally, he attacked her for criticizing his immigration policies and telling supporters that should he win big in Iowa, all other candidates may consider calling off their campaigns.
Trump Meet and Greet
He rallied his supporters in Indianola on Sunday as his campaign grappled with an increasingly difficult question: Will voters brave frigid temperatures and treacherous roads to caucus? Iowa is bracing itself for its coldest caucuses ever, with wind chills forecast to drop into negative 40s; snowstorms have cancelled events as candidates held Zoom calls or tele-town hall meetings to secure support in Iowa for Republican nomination races.
Trump implored supporters to overcome the bitter cold and deliver him an easy win on Monday, promising rural voters in Iowa a “clean sweep.” Even with setbacks to his campaign, Iowa remains Trump’s battleground as polls indicate his lead remains substantial; rivals attempt to close it. Yet some fear whether weather conditions might dampen turnout.
Trump Dinner
As Iowa was blanketed in snow and bone-chilling temperatures, former President Donald Trump switched most of his campaign events from in-person events to tele-rallies, while holding one rally in Indianola. At each tele-rally he attacked rival candidates for nomination while encouraging supporters to “walk on glass” in support of him, promising they will not be disappointed by what comes their way.
Republicans operatives remain hopeful that even in frigid conditions on Monday they can expect record turnout for their event. A Des Moines Register poll indicates this: 62% of DeSantis/Haley supporters said they plan on attending, while only 56% of Trump backers committed.
Others Republicans were less optimistic, like Sen. Roy Blunt who refused to have dinner with any candidate who expresses antisemitic views. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie even condemned Trump’s invitation as further proof of his incapability of serving as president.
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