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Florida man facing 91 felonies wins Iowa caucus, DeSantis & Haley fight for relevance
The 2024 Republican primary in Iowa took place yesterday and former President Donald Trump emerged victorious with 51% of the vote, despite initial polls suggesting he’d receive higher support. Notably facing 91 felony counts and potentially spending the rest of his life in prison, Trump's win puts to rest the idea that another candidate will be able to rack up more delegates than him. Ron DeSantis secured second place with 21%, narrowly beating Nikki Haley who got 19%, dispelling rumors of his potential exit from the race. Other candidates, such as Vivek Ramaswamy, who confidently predicted victory, finished in fourth with 7.7%. Trump's 51% support doesn’t necessarily indicate a split between pro and anti-Trump factions of the party, since if other candidates dropped out, a significant portion of their support would likely shift to Trump. The Iowa caucuses have historically not been great at predicting the eventual Republican nominees, but with a former president in the race who’s polling far ahead of the rest of the pack, this time they likely will.
Vivek promised Iowa win, lost badly, drops out of race
Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for the Iowa Republican caucus ended in an unexpected fourth-place finish, prompting him to swiftly exit the presidential race. In a candid admission, Ramaswamy acknowledged the failure to achieve an anticipated surprise victory. Facing the harsh reality, Ramaswamy announced the suspension of his campaign, citing a lack of prospects and the need for a candidate focused on "America First" principles. Notably, he revealed a call to Donald Trump, extending his full endorsement to the former president, a move met with disapproval from a vocal audience member. Ramaswamy expressed concern for the nation's future and emphasized the campaign's commitment to truth. The development sets the stage for a showdown between Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley, with speculation that DeSantis might also face challenges if he underperforms in New Hampshire.
From over the weekend:
Trump won't be on NV ballot because he didn't fill out application
Donald Trump will not appear on Nevada's 2024 primary ballot, solely due to his campaign's failure to complete the required paperwork. The Nevada Supreme Court did not have the chance to assess Trump's eligibility as the campaign did not submit the necessary application. This absence is attributed to the intentional choice of a different process by the Nevada Republican Party for presidential candidates. While legal challenges are absent, there is an anticipation of claims by Trump's supporters, potentially portraying it as unfair treatment by the "radical left." Despite a preference for Trump losing based on voter rejection rather than administrative errors, any legal measures preventing his candidacy are advantageous for the country and the world. Despite this mishap in Nevada, Trump is poised to easily win the 2024 Republican nomination.
From over the weekend:
Study: 17,000 people died from taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID
A recent analysis by French and Canadian researchers suggests that nearly 17,000 people across six countries may have died during the first wave of COVID-19 due to the use of hydroxychloroquine. The anti-malaria drug gained attention and promotion, particularly from right-wing figures, including former President Trump, as a potential treatment for the virus. However, subsequent studies revealed its ineffectiveness and increased risk of death. The analysis attributes excess deaths to hydroxychloroquine use, pointing out that individuals may have forgone proven COVID treatments and that the drug itself could have harmed the body, reducing its ability to combat the virus. The study underscores the need for skepticism when interpreting results based on excess deaths, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based decision-making in public health crises and cautioning against the promotion of unproven treatments.
More on the show:
-- Donald Trump lies endlessly during his victory speech after winning the Iowa caucuses
-- Ron DeSantis acts as if he wins the Iowa caucuses, despite barely being able to secure a second-place finish ahead of Nikki Haley
-- At a polling location, Iowans cast ballots by putting pieces of paper into bags, but Republicans didn't mind the seemingly unsecured voting method because Trump won
-- Right Side Broadcasting does bizarre interviews with Trump supporters during the Iowa caucuses
-- Concerning new polls show Joe Biden with a low approval rating and losing in head-to-head matchups against all of the potential Republican challengers
-- Trump holds a final rally before the Iowa caucuses, invoking god and needing ID to buy groceries
-- Protesters heckle Trump during his rally in Indianola, Iowa
-- Davram Stiefler from the Good Liars trolls Ron DeSantis by handing him a participation trophy
-- The future of the left-wing movement in the United States may not be led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren
-- Ben Carson compares Trump to King David on Fox News
-- Fox News won't run Mike Lindell's MyPillow ads because he already owes them $8 million
-- On the Bonus Show: Republicans criticize MLK Day, AI to worsen income inequality, Romney supports a raise for lawmakers, and much more...
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