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DeSantis’ dedication in Iowa contrasts with Haley’s disdain
Brenda Sandberg
Jan. 14, 2024 5:00 am
We’re just days away from the Iowa caucuses where we will kick off the GOP primary and begin narrowing the field. For decades Iowans have taken the responsibility of being the first nominating contest in the nation seriously. It’s a point of pride.
When so many politicians ignore us in the flyover states, the Iowa caucus gives us a voice.
But presidential candidate Nikki Haley obviously does not respect Iowa or our role in the process. She laughed along with a crowd of her supporters in New Hampshire that she’s trusting them to “correct” the results of the Iowa caucus.
This is another sign that she not only doesn't care about Iowa, seems she prefers we didn't exist.
While she’s dismissing us in New Hampshire and acting like Iowa doesn’t matter, Ron DeSantis has taken the time to visit all of Iowa’s 99 counties. He’s a true conservative that shares our values and cares about Iowa.
Since Gov. Kim Reynolds has thrown her support behind DeSantis, I think we should all strongly stand behind him as the best candidate to get things done in Washington!
Nikki showed her true colors. Now we know what Nikki Haley really thinks about Iowa.
It's simple, really. Haley’s contempt for Iowa — and her liberal values — should be totally disqualifying for any Iowan considering supporting her.
Brenda Sandberg
Atkins
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