The Presidential Election Begins As Iowans Go To Caucus (Ep 1827) 1/15/24)

Iowa Republican voters will indicate their picks for the party’s presidential nominee, and the results of that vote will determine how many of the state’s 40 convention delegates each candidate will receive.

In the final Des Moines Register/ NBC News poll before the caucuses, Trump holds a strong lead with almost half of likely caucusgoers supporting him. Haley and DeSantis are in a close battle for second place. DeSantis expressed confidence in his supporters, stating that the Republican calendar extends beyond Iowa.