Staff Reports
In a hilariously unnecessary turn of events, Republican candidates pulled out all the stops in Iowa, as if anyone still needed convincing. They sent their top dogs across the state to get folks to hop on their presidential bandwagons. But whoops, never mind. Just 30 minutes after the caucuses kicked off, old Donnie Trump swooped in and snagged the victory, making the whole song and dance quite moot.
Race called for Trump before GOP surrogates could finish persuasion speeches https://t.co/rQckFntIg7 https://t.co/rQckFntIg7
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 16, 2024
The voters in Iowa showed up at their local hangouts at 7 p.m. to kick off the caucuses. But before some of the surrogates could even finish their rousing speeches, the race was declared a stunning victory for good ol’ ex-President Trump. So much for all those impassioned pleas falling on deaf ears!
Now, if you didn’t already know, caucuses are a bit different from your run-of-the-mill primaries. But they still have that classic American touch with a last-minute pitch from the candidates and their reps before the votes start flowing. It’s all very dramatic and intense, like a reality TV show but with fewer roses.
And as if things weren’t awkward enough, the drama at the precinct locations was off the charts. Representatives for different campaigns were rubbing elbows, and not in a fun way. At one point, Donald Trump Jr. took a jab at Nikki Haley’s campaign right after she left the stage. It’s like a political soap opera, and the popcorn-worthy moments just keep coming.
So, in the end, the whole shebang was a wild ride that ended way sooner than anyone expected. It’s like trying to throw a surprise party for someone who walks in 10 minutes early. But hey, at least everyone got to see the big reveal!
