"Nikki Haley's Strategic Approach to the Iowa Caucus Race"
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is deliberately setting no expectations for her performance in the Iowa caucuses, aiming to insulate herself from an expectations game that could affect her momentum. While DeSantis and Trump have made bold predictions, Haley's team is focused on being strong in Iowa to gain momentum for New Hampshire. Polls show DeSantis narrowly leading Haley in Iowa, but her strong polling in New Hampshire and her electability argument are bolstering her campaign. Haley's team is also looking beyond Iowa, with a strong ground operation and a focus on New Hampshire and other early states.