What’s breaking news about Iowa?
Iowa people through their 110298 total votes selected Donald Trump by giving him 56260 votes i.e. 51% votes in the country’s first nomination contest, even when Trump is facing other legal challenges. As per the reports, after months of debates, rallies and advertisements, Trump remained favorite among Republicans on 2 main fronts – Economy and Immigration. Trump victory further stem his claim as the sole Republican candidate to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden.
The caucuses, held in January or February of the election year, involve people gathering in homes or public places and choosing their candidates, rather than casting secret ballots.
A supporter and journalist Ms Laura Loomer mentions on X after his victory that “After election results, he landed in New York, he has to go to court in New York City in a couple hours, then he’s headed to New Hampshire for his rally. He doesn’t get any sleep. He is fighting so hard for all of us. And what is happening to him is SO UNFAIR! It’s inspirational, and everyone who isn’t behind him should be ashamed of themselves”.
Another supporter Rapidsloth wrote on X “He really is a machine. America doesn’t deserve him but desperately needs him”.
Another breaking news in 99-counties of Iowa is life threatening cold at -16 degrees.
Who were the main contestants for the President nomination from Iowa?
The main contestants in Iowa Caucus were:
- Former President Donald Trump (served in 2017-2021) – Got 56260 Votes, 20 Delegates
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Got 23,420 Votes – 8 Delegates
- Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley – Got 21,085 Votes – 7 Delegates
- Vivek Ramaswamy – Got 8,449 Votes – 3 Delegates
- Asa Hutchinson.
Vivek Ramaswamy after Iowa Caucus election result
38 year old Vivek Ramaswamy who earned 8,449 Votes and support from 3 Delegates as a result of Caucus voting events today declared his full support to Donald Trump. Vivek is a Biotech entrepreneur and after coming fourth in Iowa.
After results came out, Vivek told to his supporters “We did not achieve the surprise that we wanted to deliver tonight…. as of this moment we are going to suspend this presidential campaign”. He also said, “As I’ve said since the beginning, there are two America First candidates in this race and I called Donald Trump to tell him that, I congratulated him on his victory and now going forward he will have my full endorsement for the presidency and I think we are going to do the right thing for this country”.
Vivek had earlier bashed Nikki Haley for allegedly being corrupt and only campaigning for the benefit of her donors. His punchline during election – ‘Shock the world’ had been very popular among his supporters. vivek2024
Iowa specificities
Known as Hawkeye state, Iowa is a state in the upper Midwestern region of US. Liberties and Rights are the main powerful focus area of the habitants (little more than 3.2 millions) in Iowa. Traditionally, Iowa economy was based on agriculture which has now got diversified into many – Manufacturing, Heavy machinery, Food Processing, Information Technology (IT), Financial Services, Biotech, Insurance, Government Services etc.
Iowa is a 26th largest state by area in 50 states of US of America. Currently, Governor Kim Reynolds, Adam Gregg and Brenna Bird represents Iowa as Governor, LG and Attorney General.
From political scenario perspective, Iowa is a Red State i.e. safe for Republicans.
Official website for the state: IOWA
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