Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses

US ELECTIONS Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses Donald Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for the White House 14 months ago. It can be seen in the party's ideological shift even further to the right on cultural issues and, especially, on immigration policy. Iowa Republicans were a clear reflection of that on Monday night, delivering the former president an emphatic victory. They channeled his anger, and his view that basically everything President Joe Biden has done has been a "disaster." About 9 in 10 voters said they want upheaval or substantial change in how the government operates, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 1,500 voters who said they planned to take part in the caucuses. As clear-cut as his win was, though, Iowa has not historically played the role of kingmaker in the Republican nominating process. New Hampshire's voters don't take their cues from Iowa.   Know more Copyright © 2024 BusinessMirror, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: BusinessMirror 2113 Chino Roces corner Dela Rosa Streets Pio del Pilar Makati 1230 Philippines Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Follow the BusinessMirror Follow the Philippines Graphic