Mike Pence and Asa Hutchinson have both qualified for the first Republican presidential primary debate in August. Seven GOP hopefuls spoke at a Cedar Rapids fundraising barbecue, discussing their vision for the future of the Republican party and their plans to unify the party. Candidates must hit the minimum threshold of 40,000 unique donors and the polling thresholds 48 hours prior to the debate to qualify for the debate.
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Key takeaways: Trump’s Save America PAC has spent over $20 million on legal fees in the first six months of 2023. Trump continues to hold…
Donald Trump has criticized GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd for being booed at an Iowa crowd after suggesting Trump was running for office to "stay out of prison." Former Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo believes the best way to beat Trump is by showing his movement has been rejected in general elections three times in a row. Trump's criticism of Hurd comes as the GOP primary field continues to grow, with many candidates vying to be the party's nominee in the 2024 election.
Iowa Judge Temporarily Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban, Recognizing Respect for Both Sides of the Issue
Iowa Judge Temporarily Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban, Recognizing Respect for Both Sides of the Issue
A contentious abortion law in Iowa has been temporarily blocked by Judge Joseph Seidlin, pending the court's final adjudication on the matter. The Assistant Attorney General argued for a lower standard for assessing abortion restrictions, but the court chose to follow current Iowa Supreme Court precedent and preserve the status quo. The temporary injunction will remain in place until the court's final ruling, which is yet to be determined.
A focus group of 18 evangelical Christian voters in Des Moines, Iowa revealed that 15 of them believed Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked whether he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate and dismissed Trump's complaints about her as "totally out of hand." The focus group's findings suggest that Trump remains popular among the state's GOP base, indicating his influence in the state may be stronger than previously thought.
Mike Pence's presidential campaign has raised nearly $1.2 million in the first three weeks, with a focus on small-dollar fundraising. Despite concerns from Republican leaders about renominating President Donald Trump, Trump continues to lead in the polls with no clear alternative candidate. It remains to be seen if Pence and other Republican candidates can gain enough support to challenge Trump's lead in the six months leading up to the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop at a Dairy Queen in Iowa, taking a subtle jab at former President Donald Trump who had visited the week prior. DeSantis was accompanied by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and the two ordered an Oreo Blizzard. During the visit, DeSantis praised Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and joked about the messiness of cones. It appears the governor has a knack for using food to make a point.
Six Republican presidential candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, attended the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Moderated by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the event was attended by nearly 2,000 Christian conservative voters and featured discussions on a variety of topics. The candidates received a warm reception from the crowd, and the event was a key step in the road to the Iowa Republican caucuses.