A.G. Gancarski
Christmas is over and the stretch run to January presidential nominating contests has begun for Ron DeSantis.
Starting on Thursday, the Republican candidate is back on the road in Iowa for two days, followed by a trip to New Hampshire Saturday for various events.
The morning event Thursday, a “parental rights roundtable,” is set for Ankeny sometime after 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The Governor will host that one by himself, but will be joined by special guests at subsequent stops.
DeSantis will be in Marion on Thursday afternoon for what is being called a “Stop the Swamp” tour event with an early endorser, South Carolina state Sen. Josh Kimbrell. Expect that to start sometime after 5 p.m. Central Time.
The Kimbrell collaboration continues Friday.
The morning “Stop the Swamp” stop will be in Davenport sometime after 9 a.m. Central Time.
DeSantis and Kimbrell will then travel to Edgewood for an Employee Town Hall at Kendrick’s Forest Products sometime after 3 p.m. Central Time.
Kimbrell heads back to the Palmetto state thereafter, but DeSantis isn’t finished.
The Florida Governor appears with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at a meet and greet at the CJ Moyna and Sons- Maintenance Facility sometime after 4 p.m. Central Time.
The Governor will then head to New Hampshire Saturday, for events with Rep. Thomas Massie, which the Kentucky Congressman announced earlier this week on social media.
Polling suggests that the Florida Governor has a lot of ground to make up and little time to do it.
In New Hampshire, DeSantis is seeing some of his worst surveys anywhere in the country, ahead of the state’s Jan. 23 Primary, which is open to independent voters as well as Republicans.
An American Research Group survey shows a two-person race, with just 4 points separating Donald Trump (33%) and Nikki Haley (29%). Ron DeSantis is 7 points behind Chris Christie (13%) and just 1 point ahead of Vivek Ramaswamy.
DeSantis has just 3% support among expected non-Republican participants in the state’s open Primary Jan. 23, as compared to 8% of Republican registrants.
The just-released UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion survey conducted from Dec. 7-18 shows DeSantis at 10%, actually in third place ahead of Christie. But only 27% of that 10% says they will definitely vote for DeSantis, meaning his true committed support is closer to 3%.
In Iowa, where DeSantis’ campaign has urged supporters to descend on the state ahead of the Jan. 15 caucuses, polling is a bit more favorable, but he’s still battling for second place with Nikki Haley.
8 comments
Tom
December 28, 2023 at 7:34 am
He’s not going to be happy when he comes in third. He has no play in New Hampshire or South Carolina so it’s possible he’ll suspend his campaign on Jan 16th or 17th IMO.
Marvin M.
December 28, 2023 at 4:49 pm
We should be so lucky. Remember, DeSantis is banking that ‘something’ is going to happen to Trump to get him out of the way, and then all or most Trump supporters will then back him (DeSantis). So I don’t see DeSantis dropping out until someone else has actually amassed the required number of delegates to be the nominee. Unless he’s out of money, then he might drop out sooner. I think he’ll stay through Super Tuesday at least, although I would be just as happy to be wrong and you right!
Just want to remind people here that there is ZERO WAY Trump is going to voluntarily drop out of the Republican primary race, unless he then runs as an independent and/or mounts a write-in campaign. He has to win the White House back to make all the federal cases against him go away and/or stay out of prison.
Michael K
December 28, 2023 at 8:59 am
Wonder how much money he has raised since announcing? All I hear about is the $80 million-plus carry-over from his gubernatorial campaign that was shoveled into the “always backing down” PAC that is paying for private jets and fancy hotels.
Hope he’s not expecting a parade when he comes slinking back to Florida, a failed, disgraced and ever-more bitter little person.
MH/Duuuval
December 28, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Dee’s being squeezed financially, but still flying private jets to campaign and fund-raisers.
Ocean Joe
December 28, 2023 at 10:04 am
Get that windmill, Ron Quixote!
Earl Pitts "Sage Expert on Everything" American
December 28, 2023 at 10:53 am
Good mornting America,
BELIEVE IT OR NOT:
It seems there are a few still in our Great Nation who have yet to subscribed to “The Sage Wisdom” of Me, Earl Pitts American.
EARL SHINES THE BRIGHT LIGHT OF SAGE KNOWLEDGE INTO YOUR TWISTED FREAK-BRAINS:
America, per my arraingement, Don will withdraw from the race, for “stated personal reasons” just 2 short weeks prior to the Nation-Wide majority of States and Territories Election Day.
THINK ABOUT IT AMERICA:
1).Will Don’s voters run to Biden? NO.
2). Will Don’s voters run to (The Dook 4 Brains) Biden replacement? NO.
3). Will Don’s voters run to (FATTY) Christy? NO.
4). Will Don’s voters run to (APU) Ramaswamy? NO.
5.) Will Don’s voters run to (Hatchet Faced) Haley? NO.
THOSE ABOVE “SAGE TRUEISMS” BEING 100% AGREED UPON TRUTH:
America, having just graduated, from Earl’s quickie Master’s Degree Political Science 101 course …. Who Do You Think Don’s Voters WILL RUN TO?
Yes you there sitting in the back row placing Draft Kings wagers on your phone …. what’s your name son? Oh OK Tom – “Professor Pitts I think they will vote DeSantis”.
How about you “Little Mikey”? “DeSantis”.
And what are your thoughts, my best student, Ocean Joe? “Well Doctor Pitts, let me begin my answer with regret that you, Doctor Pitts, chose to sit this POTUS race out ….. that being said – DeSantis.
There you have it America now you are all as smart as Me, Earl Pitts American.
George
December 28, 2023 at 12:29 pm
I believe you’re correct there, little Earl. If Trump does withdraw, all those bigots and right-wing neo-fascists WILL vote for DeSantis. Like attracts.
JD
December 28, 2023 at 1:43 pm
While I appreciate the colorful language and bold predictions in your post, I believe we should approach political discourse with a bit more nuance and respect for differing opinions. Your assertions about various political figures seem to rely heavily on nicknames and assumptions rather than on policy analysis or voter sentiment.
Voter behavior is complex and multifaceted. It’s not just about whom they won’t vote for, but also about what issues they prioritize and which candidate aligns with their values.
Using derogatory nicknames for political figures doesn’t contribute to constructive discourse. It’s more beneficial to discuss their policies and qualifications.
Predicting voter behavior, especially in a volatile political climate, is challenging. It’s important to consider various scenarios and not just one predetermined outcome.
In summary, while your confidence in your predictions is noted, I would encourage a more balanced and respectful approach to political discussion. It’s through thoughtful and informed debate that we can truly understand the complexities of voter behavior and political dynamics.
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