OnPolitics: Who's leading the pack in Iowa?

Iowa is a crucial early voting state for the crowded field of Republican presidential candidates.

Advertisement Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Aug 21 2023 Marina Pitofsky | NOW reporter Hi OnPolitics readers. Iowa is a crucial early voting state for the crowded field of Republican primary candidates, and the Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network, has a peek at which GOP hopefuls are leading in the state. 📊 The Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll, released Monday shows former President Donald Trump with 42% support among likely 2024 Republican caucusgoers. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trails the former president with 19% support, followed by South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott with 9% support and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and former Vice President Mike Pence with 6% each. 🎤 The poll comes ahead of the first Republican primary debate Wednesday night in Milwaukee. Trump won't be there, but his Republican rivals will likely be competing to see which White House hopeful can connect with voters and gain ground on the former president. Read more here: How every GOP presidential candidate performed with likely caucusgoers in new Iowa Poll Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for our OnPolitics newsletter. How did Joe Biden, a moderate, become most LGBTQ-friendly president? When Joe Biden changed his mind on LGBTQ issues, it changed the trajectory of the marriage equality fight. Here's where he stands now. READ MORE Advertisement 'Terrifying' threats: Officials reveal the aftermath of the 2020 election Officials in Michigan, Georgia and Philadelphia spoke to USA TODAY about the violent threats they received after the 2020 election. READ MORE Bernardo Arévalo is Guatemala's new progressive Swiftie president and maybe Biden ally Guatemalans elected Bernardo Arévalo, a progressive outsider who ran on an anti-corruption platform as their next president; he's also a Swifty. READ MORE Jimmy Carter's grandson says 'It's clear we're in the final chapter' Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter's grandson opened up about the couple and their failing health. READ MORE Former Trump ally asks why he isn't paying her legal fees after indictment "I was reliably informed Trump isn't funding any of us who are indicted," said former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback