Cabot Phillips visits Iowa to speak with voters and presidential candidates days before the anticipated caucus. Discussion includes polling data, importance of Election Day, and potential dark horse candidates. Interviews with Governor Santis, Congressman Chip Roy, and Iowa Attorney General Brennan Bird. Iowa voters express concerns about economy, rising costs of living, housing affordability, and inflation impact on finances. Also explores former President Trump's campaign strategies and legal cases against him.
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Trump maintains a significant lead in the polls nationally and in Iowa, making him the clear front-runner for the upcoming caucus.
Voters in Iowa are primarily concerned about the economy, expressing frustrations with rising costs, inflation, and making a living in the country.
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Front-runner Status of Trump in the Polls
With the Iowa caucus approaching, Donald Trump maintains a significant lead in the polls nationally, hovering around 60%. In Iowa specifically, Trump still maintains a strong lead at around 50%, while potential contenders like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are competing for second place with around 12-13% support. Although late movements in past Iowa caucuses have led to surprise victories, it is clear that Trump is currently the front-runner, with voters ultimately deciding the final outcome.
DeSantis' Presidential Vision
During an interview, Governor Ron DeSantis outlined his presidential agenda for day one, including securing the border, constructing the border wall, addressing the Chinese Communist Party, and reopening domestic energy for production. DeSantis emphasized his track record of delivering on America-first policies and expressed the need for a leader who can serve for two terms and recruit good personnel. He also highlighted the southern border and the Chinese Communist Party as the greatest security threats facing America.
Voters' Concerns: Economy and Support for Trump
Voters in Iowa identified the economy as their primary concern, with rising costs, inflation, and the challenge of making a living in the country being common themes. Frustrations with grocery prices, gas prices, and inflation were expressed. At a Trump rally, supporters unanimously dismissed the legal cases against him as politically driven and an attempt to undermine his candidacy. They voiced their unwavering support for Trump and expressed a willingness to write him in if necessary.
Cabot Phillips visits the state of Iowa to speak with voters and the presidential candidates as they campaign in the Hawkeye state just days before the highly anticipated caucus.
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