See Florida’s Ron DeSantis campaign in Iowa despite sub-zero temperatures
By Matias Ocner and
Douglas R. Clifford
Supporters of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arrive to the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters before the start of a political rally on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. DeSantis, who is campaigning across Iowa, is running for the Republican presidential nomination.
MATIAS J. OCNER
mocner@miamiherald.com
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hundreds of supporters and journalists braved blizzard-like conditions Saturday to catch Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, campaigning ahead of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Snow and weather advisories blanketed Iowa as the governor rallied at the West Des Moines headquarters of Never Back Down, a super PAC supporting his presidential aspirations. The governor, who is expected to compete for second place, must survive Iowa — literally and figuratively — to keep his presidential aspirations alive.
People arrive at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a rally on Saturday, Jan 13, 2023, in West Des Moines, IA. Douglas R. Clifford Times
First Lady of Florida Casey DeSantis and her son, Mason, listen to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speak during a rally at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
From left: Evangelical Leader Bob Vander Plaats, left, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and Casey DeSantis, holding son Mason DeSantis, watch as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a rally on Saturday, Jan 13, 2023, at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. Douglas R. Clifford Times
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supporters wait to hear him speak during a rally at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. DeSantis, who is campaigning across Iowa, is running for the Republican presidential nomination. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
People listen as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, speaks during a rally on Saturday, Jan 13, 2023, at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. Douglas R. Clifford Times
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supporters wait to hear him speak during a rally at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. DeSantis, who is campaigning across Iowa, is running for the Republican presidential nomination. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
A supporter takes a photo with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after he spoke during a rally at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends a rally on Saturday, Jan 13, 2023, at the Never Back Down super PAC headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. Douglas R. Clifford Times
This story was originally published January 14, 2024 at 11:43 AM.
