the windchill right now negative 27 degrees. wow. our coverage continues with kate bolduan. she's on the scene in des moines. kate? >> reporter: it could be worse. that's what we're saying in terms of the temperatures. it's the first test of 2024 here. it's the first nominating contest of the presidential election cycle and the first moment when the polls stop talking and the people start voting. the candidates pleading with iowans to turn out tonight and in their final pitches touting the work they and their campaigns have put in. ron desantis has the largest ground game here. nikki haley has real momentum heading into tonight. here she was at a campaign event that i was able to attend last night. >> you get to set the direction for the country. if you will join with me in this movement, if you will join with

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