Nikki Haley Takes Lead in Non-Trump Lane, DeSantis Continues Shrinking
By Sundance
No candidate has spent more time in Iowa and visited more locations than Ron DeSantis. Simultaneously, as the people of Iowa get to know him, his support drops. You might remember me pointing out this predictable dynamic last year. The more people spend time with DeSantis, the less they like him. That leaves an opening for Nikki Haley, and she has capitalized.
Now, Nikki is just as unlikable as Ron, perhaps even more so; however, the people around Nikki know she is horrible, and they manage her to hide it. If they keep Nikki Haley out of the public eye, she will quickly pass Ron DeSantis everywhere. Watch, this is what they will do.
Nikki Haley has now passed up Ron DeSantis in the first-loser race within Iowa. Donald Trump is crushing the field, but for the non-Trump lane, Haley has just surpassed DeSantis. Haley is also beating DeSantis in New Hampshire and South Carolina in the race to be the first-loser.
IOWA – […] In addition to leading overall, Trump performs better than his opponents across nearly every demographic the poll tested, including among first-time caucusgoers. Trump has maintained his lead there, with 49% of first-time caucusgoers saying he is their first choice. DeSantis is at 15%, and Haley is at 14%. (read more)
