GOP candidates make final pitches in Iowa before first-in-the-nation caucus

Top 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates Make Final Pitches Ahead of Iowa Caucuses

In the final hours before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, the top 2024 Republican⁢ presidential candidates are making their pitches to ⁤convince voters‌ why they would ⁣be the best ⁣to take on President ⁣Joe Biden.

Ahead of the voting,‌ former President Donald Trump has‌ established a⁣ large lead in the polls over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,‌ and tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Frigid temperatures and snow may impact turnout at the Monday caucus as the candidates urge their supporters ‍to‌ brave the elements for them.

During a rally on Sunday in Indianola, Trump told his supporters that Monday’s vote would be an opportunity to​ send a message to the D.C. establishment.

“These caucuses are your personal ​chance to score the ultimate victory over all of the liars, ⁤cheaters, thugs, perverts, frauds, crooks, freaks, creeps and other quite nice people,” he ⁢ said. “The Washington swamp has done everything in its power to take away your voice. But tomorrow is your time to turn on them and to say and speak your mind and to vote.”

DeSantis, who has focused much of his campaign on Iowa, urged his supporters to show up for him on Monday, saying he would fight for them⁤ in Washington.

“Our responsibility is to carry the⁣ torch and conserve the sacred fire of liberty. You will have an ability to do that Monday night. I will take that torch into ‍the remaining states and continue with this nomination battle,” DeSantis said in Akeny on Sunday evening. “I will be ⁣a candidate that will sweep‌ us to victory — just like we did in Florida in record fashion — but more importantly than that, as a leader, I’ll always ‌be somebody that you can be proud of.”

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Haley, who has climbed ⁢in some recent polling, also was confident on Sunday ⁢that she​ would perform well in Iowa.

“I think we’ve always‌ had a target on‍ our back because‍ we’ve been‌ the ‌one moving up. Everybody else is​ going down, and that’s a great thing,” she said. “But the real poll, you know, is on caucus day. And what we’ve said is we⁤ just want to come out of Iowa looking strong. We want to come⁤ out of New​ Hampshire strong. We want to come out of South Carolina strong.”

Ramaswamy,⁣ who also has spent a lot ⁤of time in Iowa, has predicted that he will be victorious.

“I think we’re going⁢ to win the Iowa caucus, and that’s going to propel us to the next phase of this race,” he said. “The ⁢polls are totally off, many of the caucus-goers who are supporting us are ⁣first-time caucus-goers. I think that’s got the race set up⁢ exactly the way we want it. The expectations are set moderately for me, but we’re going ⁣to shatter those expectations.”

The caucus starts at 8:00 p.m. EST, with only registered Republicans‌ having ‌the opportunity ‍to vote.

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Haley, who has positioned herself as a more moderate candidate, emphasized ⁤the importance of unifying the Republican Party ahead of the general election.

“It’s not just ‍about winning this election, it’s about the future. It’s about the values that we hold. It’s about the party that we love and⁤ the country that ​we ⁤cherish. We cannot afford to leave anyone behind. ⁣We have to be a party that fights for all‍ Americans,” ‍Haley said.

Ramaswamy, a political newcomer, has touted his business background as‌ a strength and has focused ‌on issues such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth.​ He has positioned himself as‌ an outsider candidate who can⁢ bring fresh ideas to the Republican Party.

While the top candidates make their final pitches, several ‌other Republicans are also vying for support in Iowa. This includes Senator Ted Cruz, who narrowly won the Iowa caucuses in 2016, and Senator Tom ⁤Cotton, who has been an outspoken critic of ​the Biden administration.

The Iowa caucuses have historically‌ been seen as an important ⁣indicator‍ of a candidate’s viability.‌ Winning in Iowa can ⁢provide momentum and media attention that can boost a candidate’s chances in subsequent primary contests. However, the caucuses can also be unpredictable, with turnout and voter preferences playing significant roles in the outcome.

As Monday’s caucuses draw nearer, the top 2024 Republican presidential candidates are making their final pleas to Iowa voters. With Trump ⁤in the lead,⁢ it remains to be seen if any candidate can make a last-minute surge and shift ​the dynamics⁣ of ⁢the ⁢race. The results of the Iowa caucuses will​ provide an early glimpse ⁤into the‌ state of the Republican Party and its potential path⁤ forward in‍ the 2024 presidential election.

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