#iowa-caucuses

#iowa-caucuses

Sophia Hutchins, the transgender manager of Caitlyn Jenner, attended Trump's celebration party after he won the Iowa caucuses.

Despite Trump's transphobia, Hutchins was welcome at the party, which is notable considering Trump's rhetoric. [ more ]

The Associated Press declared former President Trump the winner of the Iowa caucuses after just 0.54% of precincts had reported results.

The early call was based on an analysis of early returns and voter survey data from eight counties that showed Trump with an 'insurmountable lead.' [ more ]

Nikki Haley's hopes of positioning herself as a frontrunner in the 2024 GOP nomination race were derailed by her third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.

Haley struggled to compete with Donald Trump's influence over Republican voters, including his working-class base and college-educated Republicans. [ more ]

Gov. Ron DeSantis's second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses is seen as a disaster given his investment in the state.

His ability to stay in the nominating contest is called into question due to low campaign cash and tough tests ahead. [ more ]

The Iowa caucuses received a lot of media attention.

Cold temperatures affected the performance of Tesla vehicles. [ more ]

Donald Trump called the Iowa caucuses a chance to score victory over his opponents.

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Trump's lack of self-awareness in his victory speech. [ more ]

John Oliver wins Emmy for outstanding scripted variety series

John Oliver sarcastically responds to Donald Trump winning Iowa caucuses [ more ]

About a third of Iowa caucus-goers believe that Donald Trump should not be president if he is convicted.

Rachel Maddow confidently predicts that Donald Trump will be convicted despite her not being a lawyer. [ more ]

Iowa caucuses are organized and run by the Democratic and Republican parties, not the state government.

During the caucuses, Republican voters must check in, elect a chair and secretary, and listen to supporters pitch their preferred candidates. [ more ]

Donald Trump encourages sick supporters to vote in Iowa's caucuses, regardless of their health conditions.

Trump assures voters in Iowa that caucuses will be held indoors for their safety. [ more ]

Top Democratic presidential contenders are focusing on swaying supporters ahead of the Iowa caucuses on February 3.

Key interest lies in voter turnout, specifically focusing on Latino, working class, and youth participation as indicators for November. [ more ]

Caucuses are a part of the presidential nominating process but vary from primary elections.

Iowa caucuses are important because they test a campaign's ability to connect with voters on a national level. [ more ]

Republican presidential campaigns have spent over $124 million on video and TV advertising in Iowa

Iowa caucuses set the tone for the remainder of the campaign [ more ]

Fewer journalists and lower voter interest has made the media coverage of the Iowa caucuses smaller and less energetic this year.

The cold weather and lack of suspense in the election have contributed to the media malaise surrounding the caucuses. [ more ]

Iowa's presidential caucuses give the state an outsized influence in national politics

News organizations from around the world will cover the event [ more ]

Iowa caucuses have been affected by severe weather, leading to a lack of campaign events and uncertainty.

Historically, the Iowa caucuses have been important for determining front-runners and boosting lesser-known candidates. [ more ]

A top adviser to Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida accused Nikki Haley of trying to damage him to help Donald Trump in the Iowa caucuses.

The adviser claimed that Haley is running in Iowa to draw votes toward Trump and siphon them away from DeSantis. [ more ]

Donald Trump is favored to win the Iowa caucuses, propelled by evangelical voters who strongly support him.

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is aggressively competing with Trump for support from conservative Christian voters. [ more ]

The outcome of the Republican presidential caucus in Iowa could shape the future of the party and the future of the Iowa caucuses themselves.

The main contenders, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, may face the challenge of surpassing high expectations set by Donald Trump. [ more ]

The Iowa caucuses have a history of being chaotic and prone to errors.

In the 2012 caucus, there was a miscount that initially declared Mitt Romney the winner over Rick Santorum. [ more ]

Chris Christie believes that the New Hampshire primary is more important than the Iowa caucuses.

New Hampshire is seen as the most critical state for Nikki Haley and other Republicans who want to challenge Donald Trump. [ more ]

Donald Trump is splitting his time between the presidential trail and the courtroom, leading his campaign to rely on high-profile conservative allies to fill the gaps in his schedule.

The Trump campaign has been organizing smaller rallies with Republican luminaries to appeal to his right-wing base, including figures such as Gov. Kristi Noem, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Eric Trump, Ben Carson, Roseanne Barr, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Mike Huckabee. [ more ]

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, faced criticism for urging out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa's Republican nominating contest.

The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that nonresidents are barred from caucusing, contradicting Casey DeSantis' call to action. [ more ]

Iowa's quadrennial caucuses are different this year due to Democratic changes and the dominance of a single Republican candidate.

Caucuses require voters to attend and discuss preferences publicly, while primaries allow for private voting.

Caucuses have been criticized for being less accessible than primaries, with limited flexibility and challenges for people with disabilities or safety concerns. [ more ]