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With a landslide victory, former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking the start of the highly anticipated 2024 election season. Setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and spirited race for the House White.
According to the reports of the New York Post, Trump's victory in Iowa was nothing more than a landslide, cementing his position as the leader of the Republican Party. With a surge in support from the electorate, Trump claimed a historic victory, surpassing all expectations and securing his dominance in the state's Republican caucuses.
As Breitbart reports:
Former President Donald Trump now holds the record for the largest margin of victory in the history of Iowa's contested Republican caucuses, more than doubling the previous mark.
Citing the Trump campaign, Reuters reported Friday that the late Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) previously held the record in the contested Iowa Republican caucuses with 12.8 percent.
As of 11:35 PM ET, the News from New York reported Trump had won 51 percent of the vote, with 95 percent reporting. He was 29.7 points ahead of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) with 21.3 percent as of this writing. The huge margin, which will change slightly one way or the other as the final five percent of the vote is tallied, breaks Dole's record for roughly 17 points as things currently stand.
Additionally, Trump appears to have garnered the highest vote share in the history of the Iowa Republican caucus. Former President George Bush had done the best of any Republican candidate since 1972 at 41 percent, according to Des Moines Public Library data. shows.
Below is a breakdown of the top two Republicans in each Iowa caucus going back to Dole's record year in 1988, according to the library.
2016: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Cruz beats Trump by 3.3 percent
- Cruz: 27.6 percent
- Trump 24.3 percent
2012: Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) and former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) Tie
- Saints: 24.6 percent
- Romney: 24.6 percent
2008: Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) beats Romney by 9.2 percent
- Huckabee: 34.4 percent
- Romney: 25.2 percent
2000: Former President George Bush beats Forbes Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes by 9%
- Bush: 41 percent
- Forbes 30 percent
1996: Dole beats presidential consultant Pat Buchanan by 3 percent
- Dole: 26 percent
- Buchanan: 23 percent
1988: Dole beats televangelist Pat Robertson by 12.8 percent, according to Reuters pointed out.
- Dole got about 37 percent of the vote that year.
Trump's victory was so decisive on Monday that the Associated Press, CNN and other major media he called the race just 30 minutes after the caucuses began as the results were just beginning to trickle in. In fact, less than one percent of the votes had been tabulated.
President Trump in Iowa: “I really think now is the time for everybody, our country, to come together.” pic.twitter.com/32rlyqy2yb
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) January 16, 2024
While Trump was celebrating his extraordinary achievement, another significant development took place in Iowa. Vivek Ramaswamy, who had been building momentum and support in the race, took the decision to suspend his campaign. In an announcement at a rally in Iowa, Ramaswamy expressed his gratitude to his passionate supporters and explained his reason for withdrawing from the presidential race.
VIVEK: “As of this moment we are suspending this presidential campaign… This must be an America First candidate for the White House… I called Donald Trump tonight… and now he will have my support total as president.” pic.twitter.com/GdcSzKPf3z
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 16, 2024
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Ramaswamy, recognizing Trump's influence and commitment to conservative values, extended his support to the former president. Citing their shared principles and belief in Trump's ability to lead and champion conservative ideals, Ramaswamy urged his supporters to rally behind the former commander-in-chief.
While Ramaswamy's exit from the race surprised many, his support for Trump serves as a testament to the former president's enduring appeal and influence within the conservative movement. This development has the potential to bolster Trump's campaign as it solidifies the support of another prominent figure in conservative circles.
As the dust settles in Iowa after these momentous events, political analysts must ponder the implications for the rest of the election season. Trump's remarkable victory in Iowa suggests the continued strength of his base of support, while Ramaswamy's endorsement further cements the former president's position within the conservative movement.
With the Iowa caucuses now in the rearview mirror, the race for the White House is heating up, setting the stage for what promises to be a fascinating and highly contentious election season. As Trump celebrates his initial triumph and Ramaswamy lends his influential support, all eyes turn to the next battlegrounds in this electrifying chapter of American politics.
In the meantime…
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