Two sides to every story
In December, I spoke of the Des Moines Register/Mediacom/CNN poll of probable Democratic caucus goers.
It was, of course, a front page feature in the Sunday Register.
It should be noted though that they did the same thing for Republicans. In the midst of a bunch of stories that the GOP doesn’t plan on making things too hard on President Trump, there are also certainly whispers on a possible primary challenge.
(Flake and Corker or possibly Corker and Flake)
Whether those are just whispers, we don’t know. This survey took place December 10-13 so it was a time when US Senator Jeff Flake from Arizona looked to be a possible challenger.
As January ends, Flake seems to be headed to a job at CBS instead of a run. In the meantime, Maryland governor Larry Hogan has become the buzz possible candidate. The GOP race isn’t far off Democratic minds as well. While in Iowa, ostensible candidate John Hickenlooper had to deny rumors he was going to be a John Kasich’s running mate in 2020.
The poll features a focus on Trump and opinions on prominent Iowa Republicans. Trump scored strongly with a 77% favorable rating (and an *ahem* unimpeachable 49% very favorable rating) with an 18% unfavorable rating.
It should be noted that Dubya polls better (87/9) as do most state politicians, but Trump towers over any possible competition like Ted Cruz (68/20), Mitt Romney (65/21) and Marco Rubio (63/18).
Nikki Haley trails a bit but her numbers may be more impressive (52/6).
Those who have made the biggest noise fell to the bottom- John Kasich (31/26), Ben Sasse (24/11), Jeff Flake (16/27), and Bob Corker (15/13).
Still, there may be room for a run and Iowa Republicans feel that is healthy (63% said Iowa encourage challengers vs 26% against).
81% approve of Trump’s job, with 14% disapproving. 67% of Iowa Republicans are definitely voting for Trump in 2020, though noteworthy, 19% would consider someone else and 10% said they were not going to vote from Trump.
Republicans said sending troops to the Mexico border and naming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court were his biggest accomplishments while his Twitter messages easily his biggest mistake (72% calling it a negative).
Although Iowan Republicans vow more allegiance to The Party to The Man (43-37), they blame The Party in Congress for 2018 defeats (54-24).
Looking forward, the essential traits that Iowa Republicans look for are leaders with strong moral compasses and a person who will tell the truth even if they don’t agree (Iowa Dems say the same thing. Here may be a clue while someone perceived as a blunt speaker won beyond expectations).
Marco Rubio looked to be in the position for 2024 when Iowa Republicans we’re asked if they would ever/never support the person for President (59/30).
Mitt Romney (53/37) and Nikki Haley (46/21) had big positives and negatives. Trump detractors suffered. Kasich (31/39), Sasse (21/31), Flake (14/47) and Corker (11/40) had low positives and high negatives.
It should be noted though that they did the same thing for Republicans. In the midst of a bunch of stories that the GOP doesn’t plan on making things too hard on President Trump, there are also certainly whispers on a possible primary challenge.
Whether those are just whispers, we don’t know. This survey took place December 10-13 so it was a time when US Senator Jeff Flake from Arizona looked to be a possible challenger.
As January ends, Flake seems to be headed to a job at CBS instead of a run. In the meantime, Maryland governor Larry Hogan has become the buzz possible candidate. The GOP race isn’t far off Democratic minds as well. While in Iowa, ostensible candidate John Hickenlooper had to deny rumors he was going to be a John Kasich’s running mate in 2020.
The poll features a focus on Trump and opinions on prominent Iowa Republicans. Trump scored strongly with a 77% favorable rating (and an *ahem* unimpeachable 49% very favorable rating) with an 18% unfavorable rating.
It should be noted that Dubya polls better (87/9) as do most state politicians, but Trump towers over any possible competition like Ted Cruz (68/20), Mitt Romney (65/21) and Marco Rubio (63/18).
Nikki Haley trails a bit but her numbers may be more impressive (52/6).
Those who have made the biggest noise fell to the bottom- John Kasich (31/26), Ben Sasse (24/11), Jeff Flake (16/27), and Bob Corker (15/13).
Still, there may be room for a run and Iowa Republicans feel that is healthy (63% said Iowa encourage challengers vs 26% against).
81% approve of Trump’s job, with 14% disapproving. 67% of Iowa Republicans are definitely voting for Trump in 2020, though noteworthy, 19% would consider someone else and 10% said they were not going to vote from Trump.
Republicans said sending troops to the Mexico border and naming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court were his biggest accomplishments while his Twitter messages easily his biggest mistake (72% calling it a negative).
Although Iowan Republicans vow more allegiance to The Party to The Man (43-37), they blame The Party in Congress for 2018 defeats (54-24).
Looking forward, the essential traits that Iowa Republicans look for are leaders with strong moral compasses and a person who will tell the truth even if they don’t agree (Iowa Dems say the same thing. Here may be a clue while someone perceived as a blunt speaker won beyond expectations).
Marco Rubio looked to be in the position for 2024 when Iowa Republicans we’re asked if they would ever/never support the person for President (59/30).
Mitt Romney (53/37) and Nikki Haley (46/21) had big positives and negatives. Trump detractors suffered. Kasich (31/39), Sasse (21/31), Flake (14/47) and Corker (11/40) had low positives and high negatives.
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