The NPR Politics Podcast Some Roads To The White House Still Go Through Iowa
Jul 11, 2023
Clay Masters, the lead political reporter for Iowa Public Radio, dives into the critical dynamics leading up to the Iowa caucuses. He discusses how candidates like Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis are engaging with voters and the significance of evangelical support. The podcast explores the political landscape shaped by a proposed six-week abortion ban and its impact on Republican voter sentiment. Masters highlights how Trump's moderate stance might resonate amidst shifting views on abortion among GOP candidates.
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Trump's Criticism of Iowa Governor
- Donald Trump criticizes Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' popularity, echoing past criticisms of Ron DeSantis.
- He claims Reynolds was unknown before he supported her, despite her landslide 2022 win.
Governors' Positions on Trump
- Key early-state Republican governors are taking different stances on Trump's candidacy.
- Reynolds remains neutral, Sununu opposes, and McMaster endorses, mirroring the party's divide.
Evangelical Voters and Trump
- Some Republicans believe they can win Iowa by swaying evangelical voters away from Trump.
- However, Trump remains popular among evangelical voters, despite some leaders' differing opinions.