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Trump holds wide lead over GOP field ahead of Iowa caucuses, poll finds

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, on the newest of 4 developments

By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump holds a wide lead over his Republican presidential competitors among likely GOP caucusgoers in Iowa, the final Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll before Monday’s caucuses found.

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  1. Trump pushes supporters for a definitive win in Iowa caucuses as DeSantis and Haley aim to dent his dominance

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  2. Trump Poised to Dominate Republicans’ Kickoff Contest in Iowa

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  3. A look at Trump's hold on Iowa

    Headline from NPR ·

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    Trump holds wide lead over GOP field ahead of Iowa caucuses, poll finds

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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  1. Fox News

    Trump could win Iowa but voters' second choice is absolutely critical (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Republicans will vote in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15. Americans would not be surprised if Trump won them this year. But the battle for second place is what matters most here.

  2. The Guardian

    Why Trump plans to win in Iowa – and all the other states as well (opens The Guardian)

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    Backroom dealing has led to rule changes in crucial early voting states that tilt the race to Trump’s advantage

  3. The Columbian

    Trump is raising expectations heading into the Iowa caucuses. Now he has to meet them (opens The Columbian)

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    NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign after a disappointing midterm election for Republicans, his trajectory was something of a mystery. But seven days b

  4. CNN

    Trump pushes supporters for a definitive win in Iowa caucuses as DeSantis and Haley aim to dent his dominance (opens CNN)

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    Donald Trump’s trademark air of confidence has been accompanied by an unusual sense of apprehension in the closing stretch of the 2024 Iowa contest – as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov.

  5. Washington Times

    Trump’s secret weapon in Iowa: First-time caucusgoers (opens Washington Times)

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    Donald Trump has taken a more traditional approach to the caucuses than it did eight years ago when he finished second behind Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. And it is paying off with polls showing a majority of first-time caucusgoers are backing him.

  6. Voice of America

    Trump Poised to Dominate Republicans’ Kickoff Contest in Iowa (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Former president has used unconventional but apparently successful strategy to drive his campaign in state, where voting will take place Monday

  7. Washington Times

    Trump can’t just win in Iowa — he has to win huge, analysts say (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump’s poll numbers in Iowa show him poised to win the Jan. 15 first-in-the-nation caucus with more than 50% of the GOP vote, which would set a record in the Hawkeye State and propel Mr. Trump into the critical New Hampshire primary as the unbeatable Republican leader in the race.

  8. NPR

    A look at Trump's hold on Iowa (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In 2016, Donald Trump came in second in the Iowa caucuses on his way to winning the White House. Now, he's grown his support and continues to dominate in polls days ahead of the first primary contest.

  9. Hot Air

    Trump Wins Iowa (Ratings) (opens Hot Air)

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    More TV viewers tuned into the town hall event this week on Fox News featuring former President Donald Trump than the CNN debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Hale...

  10. Bloomberg

    The Iowa Caucuses Are More Important Than Ever, Thanks to Trump (opens Bloomberg)

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    The first-in-the-nation contest will make or break presidential campaigns.

  11. NBC News

    Polls show Trump has potential to smash GOP record in Iowa (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    First Read is your briefing from the NBC News Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Iowa caucuses: How Trump’s GOP rivals are trying to peel off his supporters (opens Washington Examiner)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa — Republican candidates wooing Iowa caucus voters have refined their closing arguments against former President Donald Trump: He failed to deliver on all of his promises and he won't be beat President Joe Biden.

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Trump holds wide lead over GOP field ahead of Iowa caucuses, poll finds (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump holds a wide lead over his Republican presidential competitors among likely GOP caucusgoers in Iowa, the final Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll before Monday’s caucuses found.

  14. NBC News

    First-time Iowa caucusgoers could fuel a big win for Trump (opens NBC News)

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    Trump has an overwhelming lead among likely Iowa GOP caucusgoers who would be attending for the first time, per a new NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll.

  15. Fox News

    Iowa expectations: Trump downplays whether he'll top 50% in Monday night's GOP presidential caucuses (opens Fox News)

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    Former President Donald Trump downplays expectations that he has to to 50% on Monday night, when the Iowa caucuses lead off the Republican presidential nominating calendar.

  16. Washington Examiner

    Iowa AG predicts Trump will 'win big' on caucuses night (opens Washington Examiner)

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    "I think that President Trump is going to win big on caucus night," Bird said. "I think President Trump is going to take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place."

  17. Insider

    Why is Trump almost certain to romp in Iowa? Compared to 2016, first-time caucusgoers and evangelicals are giving him huge leads over his GOP rivals. (opens Insider)

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    Trump is in the best position he's ever been in for a contested GOP caucus in Iowa.

  18. Bloomberg

    Trump Leads With 48% in Iowa Poll Two Days Before Caucus (opens Bloomberg)

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    Former President Donald Trump goes into the Iowa caucuses Monday with 48% support, according to an NBC News/Des Moines Register poll of likely Republican voters released Saturday.

  19. Washington Times

    Trump up big in GOP race ahead of Iowa caucuses (opens Washington Times)

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    Former President Donald Trump sits atop a commanding lead heading into the Iowa caucuses on Monday.

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