With the bitterly cold temperatures forecast for caucus night in Iowa, Nikki Haley tells FOX News that she expects voters will “brave that cold.” The latest poll in Iowa suggests that Haley has pulled ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for a distant second place behind former President Trump in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite this, Haley remains cautious when it comes to setting expectations for the caucuses, emphasizing that the media tends to set unrealistic expectations.
Haley, the former South Carolina governor and ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration, expressed her goal to perform strongly in Iowa, New Hampshire, and her home state of South Carolina. While leaving room for uncertainty, she highlighted the excitement and momentum of her campaign, with a recent event drawing a crowd of 300 supporters.
Having launched her White House campaign 11 months ago, Haley gained momentum during the autumn with well-regarded debate performances. In recent weeks, she has caught up with DeSantis in Iowa and national polls, raising speculation about DeSantis’ next move if he finishes behind Haley in the caucuses.
Haley’s surge in popularity extends to New Hampshire as well, where she has surpassed DeSantis and narrowed the gap with Trump. However, the harsh winter weather in Iowa poses a potential challenge for turnout on caucus night, with heavy snow, high winds, and temperatures below zero degrees Fahrenheit forecasted. Despite these concerns, Haley remains optimistic, believing that voters will brave the cold and turn out to support her campaign.
The race for the Republican presidential nomination is gaining intensity as Haley positions herself as a strong contender against Trump and DeSantis. With the Iowa caucuses just around the corner, all eyes are on the candidates as they battle for the top spot in the GOP 2024 nominating calendar. Stay tuned for the latest updates from the campaign trail and exclusive interviews, as the 2024 election season heats up.
