New Hampshire’s primary tradition may be little more than a fairy tale in the 2024 presidential race as the Republican presidential field largely overlooks the state in favor of Iowa.
And the crowded Republican field is focusing its money, time and attention on Iowa, betting big that the Midwestern state’s religious conservatives are most likely to help them stop former President Donald Trump’s march toward the GOP nomination.
This weekend alone, no fewer than eight Republican White House hopefuls are descending upon Iowa for the state’s Faith and Freedom Coalition annual meeting.
He acknowledged Trump’s strength among the GOP base, but suggested the former president cannot ultimately create the broad coalition likely needed to defeat Biden next November.
The evolving dynamic between Iowa and New Hampshire underscores a growing tension within a Republican Party that must ultimately appeal to both its hardline conservative base and moderates and independents who play an outsized role in the general election.
Both Nikki Haley, the former ambassador to the United Nations, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott were set to make at least three Iowa stops of their own over the weekend.
For Ramaswamy, battling DeSantis for second place in primary polls, Wednesday night’s rally in Davenport marked his 100th Iowa event, spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said.
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And the crowded Republican field is focusing its money, time and attention on Iowa, betting big that the Midwestern state’s religious conservatives are most likely to help them stop former President Donald Trump’s march toward the GOP nomination.
This weekend alone, no fewer than eight Republican White House hopefuls are descending upon Iowa for the state’s Faith and Freedom Coalition annual meeting.
He acknowledged Trump’s strength among the GOP base, but suggested the former president cannot ultimately create the broad coalition likely needed to defeat Biden next November.
The evolving dynamic between Iowa and New Hampshire underscores a growing tension within a Republican Party that must ultimately appeal to both its hardline conservative base and moderates and independents who play an outsized role in the general election.
Both Nikki Haley, the former ambassador to the United Nations, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott were set to make at least three Iowa stops of their own over the weekend.
For Ramaswamy, battling DeSantis for second place in primary polls, Wednesday night’s rally in Davenport marked his 100th Iowa event, spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said.
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