Trump has huge lead in Iowa

 NPR:

A majority of Iowa's Republican voters say they're sticking with former President Donald Trump, even after their popular governor said he couldn't win — and endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Trump is so far ahead in Iowa polls that some voters in Buffalo, Iowa, a small riverfront community down the Mississippi River from Davenport are starting to feel a bit apathetic about the upcoming caucuses.

"It just seems like it's a done deal," said John McBride, who was walking his two dogs near his house. "It's not even close."

But Trump's lead is also causing some anxiety among those who worry about his general election electability challenges.

Michelle Stone, 62, sits around a high top table at Judy's Barge Inn, with her husband and two friends.

The retired logistics dispatcher worries about Trump's poor "bedside manner" and says Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold's endorsement carries a lot of weight with her.

She likes Trump a lot, but she fears he's too divisive and can't beat President Biden in a general election.

"My heart just tells me that if he...," she said, cautiously, before pausing. "We could have a chance to lose. I would love to have him. But sometimes I think, maybe, we need another Republican in there to win."

Her friend, Darla Chaddock, 61, just doesn't agree.

She too loves Reynolds, but the retired registered nurse says she's sick and tired of career politicians. She insists the country was better off under Trump.
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Chaddock is right.  The US had a stronger economy and less inflation under Trump and there were no major wars as there are now.  While US troops are not involved US money is supporting the wars in Ukraine and Israel.  Both would have been unlikely during a Trump administration.

See, also:

Trump beats Biden, Newsom, Harris, Manchin in 2024 matchup: poll

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