Morning Wire On the Ground with GOP Candidates & Iowa Voters | 7.23.23
Jul 23, 2023
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, shares his insights from the Family Leadership Summit in Iowa. He interviews GOP candidates and engages with Iowa voters actively weighing their options. Topics include the competitive dynamics between Trump and DeSantis, the significance of the Iowa caucus process, and voters’ opinions on key issues like immigration and foreign policy. Notably, insights on Vivek Ramaswamy’s rising popularity and concerns about candidates' debate absences add depth to the ongoing political landscape.
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Current State of the Race
- The 2024 presidential race is primarily between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
- Trump leads in national polls, but the situation is expected to change.
Upcoming Debates and Candidate Strategies
- Polls are expected to shift during debate season, beginning August 23rd.
- Candidates are employing creative fundraising tactics to qualify.
Democratic Primary Challenge
- Biden faces a significant primary challenge from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which is unusual for an incumbent president.
- This challenge could divert resources from Biden's general election campaign.