FiveThirtyEight Politics
No Sleep Till Iowa
Jan 8, 2024
Renowned Iowa pollster Ann Selzer discusses likely caucusgoers' views of the candidates and how things could change in the final week of the campaign. ABC News reporters share insights from months of talking to voters and listening to candidates in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Topics include Trump's support among demographic groups, the threat to the Constitution, challenges in polling, and Nikki Haley's campaign challenges in South Carolina.
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- Donald Trump's strong support in the Republican primary contest in Iowa is attributed to his track record on immigration, national security, and the economy.
- Republican voters in Iowa express support for Trump based on his performance as president, making it easier for them to decide whether to support him or consider alternative candidates like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie.
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Overview of the Republican primary contest in Iowa
The podcast episode provides an overview of the Republican primary contest in Iowa, highlighting the dominance of Donald Trump as the front-runner and the challenges faced by other candidates like Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie. Trump's strong support is attributed to his track record on issues like immigration, national security, and the economy. The podcast also discusses the campaign strategies of the various candidates, the limited campaigning in South Carolina, and the importance of Iowa and New Hampshire in shaping the Republican primary race.
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