Best of the Program | Guest: Rep. Chip Roy | 1/8/24
Jan 8, 2024
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Rep. Chip Roy joins Glenn to discuss a newly proposed bipartisan budget that does nothing to fix the border. Stu goes through the latest 2024 election polling and what it could mean for the outcome of the presidency.
Lack of recent polling in the Iowa primary makes the race unpredictable and leaves room for surprises and unexpected outcomes.
A win or strong showing for Ron DeSantis in Iowa is crucial for him to stay in the race and gain momentum.
Deep dives
Iowa's Primary: Trump and DeSantis in a Close Race
With just one week until the Iowa primary, the race between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is heating up. Polls show Trump with a slight lead, but a strong showing from DeSantis could change the dynamics of the campaign. DeSantis needs a win in Iowa to stay in the race, as he is currently trailing in New Hampshire and South Carolina. While it would be unprecedented for a challenger to unseat an incumbent president in Iowa, surprises have happened before. The outcome of the Iowa primary will set the tone for the rest of the race.
Iowa Polls and the Unpredictability of Primaries
The lack of recent polling and updated data from Iowa makes the primary race unpredictable. The most recent poll, conducted in mid-December, shows Trump in the lead with DeSantis and Haley trailing behind. However, past primaries have seen surprising results, with late changes in polling leading to unexpected outcomes. While Trump is currently the favored candidate, a strong showing from DeSantis in Iowa could shake up the race and offer him a chance to gain momentum.
A Must-Win for DeSantis in Iowa
For Ron DeSantis, a win in Iowa is crucial to his campaign. With New Hampshire and South Carolina looking less favorable for him, a strong showing in Iowa is necessary for DeSantis to stay in the race. While defeating an incumbent president in Iowa is an uphill battle, a close second-place finish for DeSantis could still be considered a victory and propel him forward.
The Challenges Ahead for DeSantis
DeSantis faces significant challenges in the Iowa primary. His current polling numbers show him in third place behind Trump and Haley. Winning or coming close in Iowa is essential for him to gain momentum and compete in other early states. New Hampshire, in particular, poses a difficult challenge for DeSantis. However, a strong performance in Iowa could translate into support in South Carolina, where his conservative credentials and Nikki Haley's former governorship may work in his favor.
Pat Gray joins Glenn and Stu to discuss the oddity of nobody knowing Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in the ICU, not even President Biden. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins Glenn to discuss a newly proposed bipartisan budget that does nothing to fix the border. Stu goes through the latest 2024 election polling and what it could mean for the outcome of the presidency.