Iowa

DeSantis receives ‘participation trophy’ from Iowa heckler

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A comedian carrying a gold trophy interrupted to walk up and thank Ron DeSantis for “joining” the 2024 presidential race As Ron DeSantis braved icy roads and subzero temperatures in Iowa to meet with supporters in a small community hall, he faced a difficult encounter. A comedian carrying a gold trophy interrupted to walk up … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy struggles to gain traction with Iowa Republicans as critics question his path forward

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Ten minutes before Vivek Ramaswamy was to take the stage at a dated casino hotel in western Iowa, no one was in the conference room except two staffers from the Iowa GOP, which organized the event, and a group journalists. Just as the event was scheduled, guests started trickling in. … Read more