Republican presidential candidates are crossing paths again in Iowa just days after a fractious debate and with the leadoff caucuses about a month away.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are aiming to make the campaign case Saturday — this time without the others interrupting — in northwest Iowa, a more rural, conservative corner of the state.
Quick Read
- Republican Candidates in Iowa: Key Republican presidential candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, are campaigning in Iowa.
- Event at Dordt University: The candidates are participating in an event at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, discussing faith, family, and politics with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and his wife, Lynette.
- Audience Engagement: The event attracted hundreds of people, including many students from the small Christian college.
- Iowa’s Political Significance: With the Iowa caucuses approaching on Jan. 15, candidates are intensifying their campaign efforts in the state.
- Donald Trump’s Poll Lead: Former President Donald Trump, who is not attending the event, leads in polls among Republicans both in Iowa and nationwide.
- Previous Friendly Gathering: The candidates last appeared together in Iowa at the Family Leader’s roundtable discussion before Thanksgiving, noted for its cordial atmosphere.
- Upcoming Republican Debate: They are scheduled to participate in a Republican debate at Drake University in Des Moines, five days before the Iowa caucuses.
The Associated Press has the story:
DeSantis, Haley & Ramaswamy try to make their case in Iowa days after debate
Newslooks- SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP)
Republican presidential candidates are crossing paths again in Iowa just days after a fractious debate and with the leadoff caucuses about a month away.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are aiming to make the campaign case Saturday — this time without the others interrupting — in northwest Iowa, a more rural, conservative corner of the state.
Each is getting time onstage at Dordt University in Sioux Center with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and his wife, Lynette, to discuss faith, family and politics. Hundreds of people, including many students at the small Christian college, filled the auditorium.
The three candidates made stops across Iowa on Friday as pressure mounts for an attention-grabbing performance in the Jan. 15 contest that kicks off the GOP nominating calendar.
Former President Donald Trump, who is not at Saturday’s event, sits comfortably atop the field in polls of Republicans in Iowa and nationwide.
DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy last appeared together in Iowa before Thanksgiving, at the Family Leader’s roundtable discussion, which was an uncommonly friendly gathering.
They next look to take the stage at Drake University in Des Moines for a Republican debate five days before the caucuses.
