DeSantis has a lot at stake in Iowa: Guy Benson
Panelists on “The Big Weekend Show” discuss the upcoming Iowa caucuses and rumors that Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is considering dropping out if he loses to former President Trump.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has responded to rumors that he may withdraw from the 2024 race if he loses to former President Trump in the Iowa caucuses.
DeSantis told Fox News' Bill Melgin at a town hall event in Grimes, Iowa, that the rumors are “absolutely false” and “lies.” “It's completely made up,” he said.
The Florida governor added that he believes the rumors were created to keep people from coming to vote.
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Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event at the McDivot Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa, on January 7, 2024. ((Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images))
a December voting Trump holds a commanding lead, with 51% of likely Republican caucus attendees saying their first choice is the former 45th president, according to NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom. is answering.
DeSantis was second at 19%, followed by Nikki Haley at 16%. Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie were in single digits at 5% and 4% respectively.
FOX News' Guy Benson said DeSantis has “a lot at stake” in Iowa and is working hard on the ground.
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“I think there will be some tough discussions within that campaign if he performs very poorly. But look, we always, or early in these key seasons, have some surprises. I see it,” Benson said on “The Big Weekend Show.” “Look, if someone other than Trump wins Iowa, it would be a big surprise. But I think it's too early to discount anyone, especially someone who is at least competitive in that state at this point.'' I think that.”
Former President Donald Trump takes to the stage during a hosted event at Farbent Calvary Chapel in Las Vegas on July 8, 2023. ((Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images))
Co-host Alicia Acuña has been covering races for the past 20 years, and one thing stands out to her: Voters don't like being told what to do. was.
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“Right now, there's talk that President Trump is going to take this and sweep Iowa, sweep New Hampshire, and keep running all the way to the convention in July. It's January now. I believe we have to 'give voters a chance,''' she explained. “Polls tell us a lot, but from Guy's point of view there was something surprising. Will there be an earthquake? Probably not. But it's not over. It's not over. No. It’s not finished.”
