Right? I read so many think pieces about how thoroughly Trumpism has captured the Iowan evangelical cohort in the leadup to this caucus. I was expecting a 75-80% romp, not a showing where DeSantis not only cracked double digits but hit 20%. The MAGA brainrot is real, and it is terminal, but it remains confined to a recognizable minority that can be outflanked and defeated decisively.
If you add up trump's and DeSantis's votes, you do get to that 75%. Several prominent evangelical leaders supported DeSantis in Iowa. When he drops out, the evangelical vote will go entirely to trump.
Not to mention that this tepid performance was in a state that is a perfect reflection of his base: Lily white, rural, and evangelical.
Right? I read so many think pieces about how thoroughly Trumpism has captured the Iowan evangelical cohort in the leadup to this caucus. I was expecting a 75-80% romp, not a showing where DeSantis not only cracked double digits but hit 20%. The MAGA brainrot is real, and it is terminal, but it remains confined to a recognizable minority that can be outflanked and defeated decisively.
If you add up trump's and DeSantis's votes, you do get to that 75%. Several prominent evangelical leaders supported DeSantis in Iowa. When he drops out, the evangelical vote will go entirely to trump.
Absolutely agree they can be outflanked. I'm not sure, yet, the Biden campaign knows how.