Today, Explained Iowa caucused
Jan 16, 2024
Senior correspondent Zach Beauchamp from Vox, expert on democracy and the far right, and Jonathan Martin from Politico, seasoned political analyst, dive into the recent Iowa caucuses. They break down Trump's commanding win and discuss DeSantis's disappointing second-place finish, questioning if his campaign can survive this blow. Their conversation also touches on how Trump's dominance shapes Republican dynamics and the upcoming New Hampshire primary, revealing the complexities of party alignments and candidate strategies.
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Trump's Party
- Trump still controls the Republican party.
- This was evident in Iowa, where he won with a large margin.
Haley vs. DeSantis
- Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis competed for pre-Trump Republicans.
- Most Republicans still favor Trump, as seen in Iowa.
DeSantis's Failure
- DeSantis's all-in Iowa strategy failed.
- Despite visiting every county, he only secured about 20% of the votes.