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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his family were spotted attending church at the Coram Deo Bible Church, a nondenominational church in Davenport, Iowa. This calculated move comes just before Iowa’s GOP voters head to their caucus sites. Sneaky, sneaky, DeSantis!
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The Florida governor has made sure to attend over a dozen church services across the state, as reported by his campaign, in a bid to woo the evangelical voters, who are a crucial voting bloc. And this guy’s not messing around, let me tell you! He even had a favorite Bible verse ready when a voter asked about it – John 14:6, in case you were wondering. Cue the applause!
Meanwhile, Kari Lake, one of Donald Trump’s top cheerleaders, was seen praying with churchgoers at a Baptist church in West Des Moines. She’s really doubling down on the religious angle, isn’t she? And it seems like Trump is bringing out the big guns this time around, trying to win over those evangelical voters who didn’t fully support him last time. It’s like a showdown at the OK Corral, but with Bibles instead of guns.
According to a recent Iowa poll, it looks like Trump is in the lead among evangelical voters with a whopping 51%. DeSantis is trailing behind, with only 22% support from this demographic. Looks like being a solid churchgoer is paying off big time for Trump. But hey, DeSantis isn’t giving up without a fight! He’s managed to snag some influential endorsements, including one from Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), who’s a pretty big deal among the evangelical crowd.
But wait, there’s more! DeSantis has even got Bob Vander Plaats, a heavyweight in Iowa’s evangelical community, in his corner. Word on the street is that Vander Plaats has the magic touch when it comes to picking winners in Iowa. Maybe he’s got a crystal ball hidden somewhere!
Vander Plaats seems to think that DeSantis might have more support than the polls are showing. That’s some real optimism right there. He does admit there might be a bit of a gap between what the religious leaders think and what the regular folks are feeling. It’s like a real-life “Spot the Difference” game, but with votes at stake.
And speaking of votes, let’s not forget about the whole abortion thing. It’s a hot-button issue, to say the least. DeSantis has been trying to cut into Trump’s advantage with his anti-abortion stance, but it’s not an easy feat. Then there’s Nikki Haley, who’s trying to walk a tightrope by appealing to both sides of the aisle. Smart move, Haley! You gotta play the long game in this political rodeo.
Some voters are firmly in DeSantis’ corner because of his strong stance on abortion, while others seem to think it’s a done deal with the Supreme Court’s ruling and Iowa’s ban on abortion after six weeks. It’s like a high-stakes game of poker, and everyone’s holding their cards close to the chest.
It’s all coming down to the wire now, with the caucuses just around the corner. Who will the evangelical voters throw their support behind? Will DeSantis manage to sway enough of them to make a dent in Trump’s lead? Only time will tell, folks! So grab your popcorn and buckle up, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
