"DeSantis and GOP Candidates Shift Tactics in Iowa, Focusing on Unity and Strategy"

Republican candidates campaigning in Iowa, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, are focusing on the electability of former President Donald Trump, arguing that he cannot win in a general election against President Joe Biden. Haley pointed to polls showing her performing better than Trump in a hypothetical matchup against Biden, while DeSantis warned that Trump's presence on the ballot could energize Democratic voters. Despite these arguments, Trump remains popular with the Republican base in Iowa, leading in the polls by about 25 points. Some voters expressed resignation to a Trump nomination, while others believe there is still time for another candidate to gain traction before the primary voting begins.
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