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Iowa's Participation Awards Go To...
Jan 16, 2024
Guest Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter for Axios, joins the podcast to break down the results and turnout in the Iowa caucuses. They also discuss the GOP's current state and fracturing, the limited relevance of Iowa in presidential primaries, and update on the Texas border situation. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the Emmys and promotion of the Vote Safe America campaign.
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- The Iowa caucuses revealed the fracturing within the GOP, highlighting the far-right leanings of the party's base.
- Extreme cold weather and early announcement of Trump's victory impacted low voter turnout in the Iowa caucuses, posing questions about their relevancy in reflecting America's diversity.
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Trump wins Iowa caucuses
Trump emerged as the winner in the Iowa caucuses, securing over 50% of the votes. Despite the expected victory, the main focus was on the race for second and third place, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley narrowly clinching those positions. Turnout was affected by extreme cold weather, with caucus sites experiencing low numbers of voters. The caucuses shed light on the fracturing within the GOP, highlighting the far-right leanings of the party's base.
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