"Ron DeSantis' Post-Debate Strategy: Trump and Iowa Take Center Stage"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is shifting his focus to former President Donald Trump and the upcoming Iowa caucuses, aiming to build up his ground game and organization to beat Trump in the state. Despite trailing behind Trump in national and state polls, DeSantis's campaign believes that a win in Iowa will solidify his position as a top contender and clarify the path to victory. The campaign argues that there is still time for voters to change their minds, citing a CBS News/YouGov poll that shows a significant portion of likely Republican primary voters are not considering supporting Trump. However, the Trump camp dismisses DeSantis's efforts, stating that Iowans already know who Trump is and that the former president's visits were planned before DeSantis stepped up his activity. The next major event on the Republican primary calendar is the third debate, which Trump plans to skip, potentially impacting his standing in the race.