For trump. But what about the former Trump Voters who dont feel so comfortable anymore . Are there enough of them to give a challenger a chance . Especially if that challenger proves they can defy even the most modest expectations. Joining us now, former white house communications director, an msnbc political Analyst And Cohost of msnbcs how to win 2024 podcast, jennifer. And former ohio governor, msnbc political analyst john kasich. John, you have run in iowa before, even though you skipped iowa. Tell me, how much does Iowa Matter . Well, i think it matters in this way. If haley can come into second place, and build that momentum, then she can carry that momentum into New Hampshire. And New Hampshire is a place where upsets can happen. She is within striking distance there, according to the latest polls. If she does not finish in second place and has that momentum running into new
Process. Why does Iowa Matter so much now . Cnn politics report for public radio, clay masters. Thank you for being here. Thanks for having me. Want to talk, trump, desantis, haley, all of them making a final pitch, as well. People are rewarded for going to 99 counties. Ron desantis has done that. He has endorsements of the governor of iowa. That hasnt happened since bob dole. Terry brandstad endorsed dole. Ron desantis are playing by the rules that have rewarded candidates in the past. The trump factor, another factor this time around like it was eight years ago. Now, weve seen him as president , impeached and all of the criminal charges. Hes just looming over this really questioning the traditions of iowa caucus
Seems like theyre all for trump, like a lot of my friends would say that they are trump supporters. Those are voters in sioux city, who say they are all in for trump. But what about the former Trump Voters who dont feel so comfortable anymore . Are there enough of them to give a challenger a chance . Especially if that challenger proves they can defy even the most modest expectations. Joining us now, former white house communications director, an msnbc political Analyst And Cohost of msnbcs how to win 2024 podcast, jennifer palmieri. And former ohio governor, msnbc political analyst john kasich. John, you have run in iowa before, even though you skipped iowa. Tell me, how much does Iowa Matter . Well, i think it matters in this way. If haley can come into second place, and build that momentum, then she can carry that momentum into New Hampshire. And New Hampshire is a place where upsets can happen. She is within striking distance