Iowa: Republican Presidential Candidates Make Waves in Small Towns
In Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy received a warm welcome as he campaigned in small towns near DeMo. However, following the debate among the Republican candidates, some individuals shared their dissenting opinions with the media, expressing doubts about the practicality of Ramaswamy’s proposals. Thomas Bean, 23, who attended the rally, acknowledged Ramaswamy as a promising young leader but expressed reservations.
Bean pointed out Ramaswamy’s background, coming from a modest Indian family and now a successful businessman in Ohio. Ramaswamy’s speech emphasized the belief that being American is not determined by one’s skin color, but rather by character and service to the country. The campaign team reported that $450,000 was donated to the campaign fund within the first few hours after the debate.
While Ramaswamy’s candidacy and debate performance garnered support, it faced criticism from some members of the mainstream media. This is not an unfamiliar scenario, as even Nikki Haley faced personal accusations and criticisms on social media during the 2016 presidential election. The media’s antagonism towards Ramaswamy continues in a similar fashion.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Gains Momentum in Iowa
In parallel, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, another candidate, also held campaign rallies in Iowa, receiving a positive reception. DeSantis seized the opportunity to strengthen his position in opinion polls, especially as cases against former US President Donald Trump cast doubts on his candidacy. DeSantis’ performance in the debates has been widely praised.
The legal costs associated with lawsuits against the Trump campaign have swiftly depleted the funds raised for the election. Trump’s political action committee (PAC) and supportive super PACs are shouldering these expenses. Trump’s own PAC, Save America, now reportedly has less than $4 million remaining, after allocating $101 million for legal and other expenses in 2022.
It is worth noting that PACs, such as Save America, are tax-exempt organizations established under Section 527. These organizations can spend money to support or oppose candidates. Private individuals may donate up to $5,000 per year to a PAC, while donations from corporations or trade unions are not permitted. Super PACs have the freedom to manage campaign funds independently, utilizing them for travel and events. Political insiders have described the money transfer from the super PAC to Trump’s political committee as a kickback.
English summary: DeSantis and Ramaswamy campaign in Iowa
Iowa ∙ In Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who came to campaign in small towns near DeMo, got a great reception. Later, some who could not agree with Ramaswamy’s arguments during the debate of the Republican presidential candidates, shared their dissenting opinion with the candidate to the media. As a young leader, Ramaswamy offers hope. But there are doubts about how practical the candidate’s proposals will be. Thomas Bean, 23, said after attending the rally.
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“He himself came from a poor Indian family. He is now a businessman in Ohio. Being an American means believing in the ideals that moved this country forward 250 years ago. Ramaswamy said, “You advance in this country not because of the color of your skin but because of your character and your service to the country.” The campaign team announced that $450,000 had been donated to the campaign fund in the first hours after the debate.
Ramaswamy’s candidacy and his performance in the debates were not tolerated by some in the mainstream media. Even when Nikki Haley ran in the 2016 presidential election, personal accusations and criticisms were leveled against her on social media. Now some media are continuing this policy against Ramaswamy too.
Ronald Deion DeSantis takes part in the campaign (Photo by Logan Cyrus / AFP)
Like Ramaswamy, another candidate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has held campaign rallies in Iowa. DeSantis was well received in all of these. DeSantis has been able to increase his position in opinion polls as the cases against former US President Donald Trump cast a big question mark on his candidacy and DeSantis’ performance in the debates has been praised.
Funds raised by the Trump campaign for the election are rapidly siphoning off lawsuits and their legal costs. The expenses are being paid by Trump’s political action committee (PAC) and by transferring money from super PACs that support Trump. Save America, an PAC founded by Trump, is now reported to have less than $4 million left.
After 2022, $101 million will be spent on legal and other expenses, which is why the remaining amount will decrease.
CAP is tax exempt. Such organizations formed under Section 527 may spend money to win candidates or defeat opponents. A LLP can receive up to $5,000 per year from a private individual. Donations cannot be accepted from corporations or trade unions. Super PACs can independently manage campaign funds and spend money on travel and events. Political sources say the transfer of money from the super PAC to Trump’s political committee is described as a kickback.
English summary: DeSantis and Ramaswamy campaign in Iowa
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