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Trump intensifies campaign – advisers anticipate victory in pivotal caucus.

Trump Steps Up Campaign – ‍Advisers Expect Him to ⁢Win Crucial ‌Caucus

Donald Trump is continuing his autumn push in Iowa on Saturday with presidential campaign events planned in two⁤ of the leadoff caucus state’s larger cities.

Trump’s expected‍ afternoon stops in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids will be his third and fourth ‌in a little‍ more than two weeks, part of a stepped-up⁣ campaign schedule as the opening contest for the ⁣2024 Republican nomination approaches.

Trump was set to appear in Waterloo in the latest in a recent series of organizing rallies that have drawn⁣ more than 1,000​ people — 2,000-plus at some — and ⁤are aimed at encouraging attendees to pledge to support him in the ​Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses.

Campaign‍ advisers have said they expect Trump to win the⁤ caucuses, which ⁣are precinct-level, party-run meetings in ⁣which⁣ party members also register the first votes of‌ the 2024 GOP campaign.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team⁤ announced this past week that‍ it ‍was moving roughly 20 of his Florida-based national campaign staff to ⁤Iowa, emphasizing the effort to beat Trump⁤ there.

Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor who has drawn increased‍ attention ⁣due to her noteworthy debate performances, is beginning to build her Iowa team.

“My sense of it is that there is lots of time left,”

said strategist David Kochel, a senior Iowa and national‌ adviser to previous Republican presidential candidates. “And Iowa ‍is going to⁣ tell us something really meaningful, and Trump shouldn’t take it for granted.”

After Trump’s ⁢loosely organized Iowa ⁢campaign produced a second-place finish to Texas Sen. Ted ‍Cruz in Iowa in 2016, Trump’s team says it now⁤ is running a more disciplined, data-driven campaign in the state.

At his rallies, people are directed to a text number‌ that tracks their interest in supporting the‌ candidate, as well as representing him at the caucuses⁢ and ⁢volunteering for the campaign.

Trump had planned to host a Des Moines kickoff organizing event⁤ in May in ​which​ advisers expected a crowd of 5,000, but that appearance was scrubbed at the last minute due to the threat of severe weather.

After late-summer stops at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and Iowa ‍State-Iowa football game in Ames, Trump ⁤drew large ​crowds in ⁢rural eastern ​Iowa‌ as‌ well as Dubuque last month‌ and Ottumwa last Sunday.

Those ‍were ⁤areas he won in the 2016 caucuses ⁤and carried as the GOP nominee in ⁤2016 and ‍2020.

Trump is scheduled to return to Iowa on Oct. 16.

The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have⁢ altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.

The⁢ post Trump Steps Up Campaign – ⁣Advisers Expect Him to ⁤Win ‍Crucial Caucus ‍ appeared first‍ on The Western Journal.

What advantages does Trump have in the caucuses due‌ to a ⁢fractured and crowded field of potential Republican candidates

Iser to multiple Republican presidential candidates.⁢ “But it’s a⁣ complete urban ​legend to think that Trump isn’t the heavy favorite for the caucuses if he⁤ runs.”

Observers point‌ to Trump’s⁢ enduring⁣ popularity among ​Republican voters as a key factor in his expected ⁢success‌ in the Iowa caucuses. Despite facing ‍numerous controversies and⁢ political challenges⁤ throughout his presidency, Trump has ‍maintained a strong base of supporters who​ admire his brash style ​and anti-establishment rhetoric.

Furthermore, Trump’s energetic campaign⁣ events and rallies have consistently attracted large crowds, indicative of his‍ continued appeal ‍and ability‍ to mobilize his base. These events serve not only as opportunities for Trump to connect with⁢ his⁤ supporters, but⁤ also as recruitment platforms for those willing to ⁢actively campaign on his behalf.

In addition to his personal appeal, ⁤Trump is also benefiting from a fractured⁢ and crowded field of potential ⁤Republican candidates. ‌With no clear⁤ frontrunner emerging,‌ many believe that Trump’s name recognition and established base will give him a significant advantage in the caucuses.

However, despite the favorable circumstances and optimistic outlook, Trump’s campaign team is not⁤ taking anything ​for granted. They are diligently working to build a strong ​ground game in Iowa, ⁣ensuring that they have a robust ⁤network of⁢ volunteers and supporters in place well before the caucuses.

Furthermore, ⁣the efforts​ of other candidates, such ⁢as Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, cannot be discounted. While they may ‍face an uphill battle against⁢ Trump, their presence and ⁤campaigning in Iowa signals⁢ their determination to challenge the former‌ president.

The Iowa caucuses, often seen as a barometer of a ⁢candidate’s⁢ viability and a ⁣crucial test of their⁢ grassroots support,⁣ will undoubtedly play ​a significant role in shaping ​the 2024 Republican nomination race. The outcome of the caucuses will set the tone for the rest of the primary season ​and could ‍potentially determine the trajectory ⁣of the party as a whole.

As Trump steps up his campaign in Iowa, ⁣his advisers ⁤remain confident in his ability to secure⁢ a victory in the caucuses. They believe that⁤ his​ strong support⁤ base, combined with the⁣ weaknesses ⁣of his⁢ competitors, will propel him to⁤ success.

Only time will ‍tell⁤ whether ‍their predictions come to fruition.‌ But one thing is certain – ‌Trump’s presence in Iowa has injected excitement and anticipation into the political landscape, setting the stage for a highly ⁣consequential and closely ​watched caucus race.



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