Staff Reports
In a not-so-shocking turn of events, Donald Trump is predicted to emerge victorious in the Iowa caucuses. The final Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll has revealed that nearly half of likely caucusgoers are throwing their support behind the former president. This news comes as no surprise, considering Iowa is the state where Trump’s reign began back in 2016.
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Coming in second place in this projected race is South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, with a respectable 20 percent. Following closely behind is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, trailing at 16 percent. While Trump is expected to clinch the win, the real contest lies between Haley and DeSantis for most onlookers. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck, but with politicians instead of trains.
This poll is widely regarded as the “gold standard” in Iowa, meaning it holds significant influence over the final outcome. This could spell trouble for Haley and DeSantis if they fail to demonstrate the support they hoped to garner. In that case, they will likely face calls to suspend their campaigns and instead rally behind one candidate in a collective effort to defeat Trump. It’s every politician for themselves, but with a flare of camaraderie thrown in for good measure.
As for the rest of the candidates, they are simply longshots in this race. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy trails behind with a mere 8 percent, while former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Pastor Ryan Binkley bring up the rear with a measly 1 percent each. There’s also a solid 7 percent of folks who can’t seem to make up their minds. To each their own, but someone needs to help those undecided voters choose a side already!
Adding some drama to the mix, Ramaswamy recently found himself in the crosshairs of Trump’s infamous Twitter rants. The former president accused Ramaswamy of engaging in “sly” and “deceitful” campaign tactics. Apparently, Ramaswamy started off as a supporter but quickly turned into Trump’s worst nightmare. Who knew politics could be so treacherous? It’s like a high-stakes game of chess, but instead of pieces, they’re using deceit and snide remarks.
According to the latest RealClearPolling average, Trump has a staggering 49-point lead over his competitors. Those are some pretty impressive numbers, if you ask anyone who’s a fan of the former president.
