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Top GOP pollster(luntz) joins Ron DeSantis in warning that 'abysmally low' turnout in Iowa caucuses is red flag for Republicans in November, saying Trump has 'to get new voters or he loses'
Dailymail ^ | Jan 20, 2024 | Emily Goodin

Posted on 01/20/2024 12:48:06 PM PST by backpacker_c

Top Republican pollster Frank Luntz and Ron DeSantis warned that the low GOP turnout in the Iowa caucuses is a red flag for the party and that if Donald Trump doesn't get 'new voters' then he will lose in the November election.

'Trump is going to have to show that he can get people who didn't vote for him in 2020, he's got to get new voters or he loses,' Luntz told DailyMail.com

'It's a warning sign for the party in November because the turnout was so abysmally low,' the Florida governor said on Friday. 'There's terrible enthusiasm right now.'

Trump's rallies and events are consistently standing room only.

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To: backpacker_c

Seriously there was a freakin BLIZZARD in Iowa during the time of the caucus and people still appeared


21 posted on 01/20/2024 1:04:51 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: backpacker_c

I’m sure Trump is appreciative of the advice of such a high powered, highly successful team as those two Uniparty clowns.


22 posted on 01/20/2024 1:04:59 PM PST by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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To: Fledermaus
Since it’s a Caucus, discount the win.

Turnout was down by 10’s of thousands. How much was weather and how much was enthusiasm is unknown.

Tuesday’s turnout may be a better barometer.

23 posted on 01/20/2024 1:05:01 PM PST by joesbucks (It's called love-bombing. Claiming he's saving the world. This is a cult. Just back away. )
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To: Fledermaus

Wouldn’t this mean that DeSantis and Haley also had record low turnout, and not just Trump? Seems like BS to me.


24 posted on 01/20/2024 1:05:19 PM PST by SunStar (Democrats piss me off!)
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To: nwrep

Yes and it was quite cold.

Probably a lot of folks just figured Trump would win anyhow.

But you can bet hoards of people turned out to support Brandon.


25 posted on 01/20/2024 1:06:25 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: backpacker_c

Many Christians may stay home.


26 posted on 01/20/2024 1:07:03 PM PST by dpetty121263
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To: Fledermaus
It is my opinion, that, voters want to correct the mistake they made the last time.
27 posted on 01/20/2024 1:09:41 PM PST by depressed in 06
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To: backpacker_c

For those interested, baris’ breakdown on the Iowa caucus

https://rumble.com/v47k59i-iowa-foreshadows-trumps-dominance-inside-the-numbers-ep.-439.html

If the weather wasn’t as bad, more people would have turned out, and Trump would have hit 55%, haley second, and desantis would have been 3rd.


28 posted on 01/20/2024 1:12:06 PM PST by backpacker_c
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To: backpacker_c

Let’s not forget that DeSantis and his stooges claim that many people left the caucuses without voting because of the early networks’ call of the winner. So which is it? Weather? Indifference? Ignorant DeSantis supporters leaving without voting?

Reminder: Trump got 10,000 more caucus votes in ‘24 than in ‘16, on lower turnout. That seems like new voters to me.


29 posted on 01/20/2024 1:12:43 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: nwrep

Below zero wind chill.


30 posted on 01/20/2024 1:13:44 PM PST by rdl6989 ( )
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To: piytar

Exactly.
1. Trump was so far ahead that people thought “what’s the point of voting?”
2. It was a very deep freeze

Thoughts and behaviors will be a LOT different in November. Most R’s will crawl across broken glass to vote for Trump.


31 posted on 01/20/2024 1:13:44 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: Williams

“Well then where were the Desantis voters?? Duh”

There are hidden legions just waiting for the right moment to come out and vote. You’ll see.


32 posted on 01/20/2024 1:14:12 PM PST by rxh4n1
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To: backpacker_c

Drowning and desperate.


33 posted on 01/20/2024 1:15:08 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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To: dpetty121263

Of the Christian’s that did vote, entrance polls show that Trump won a majority
of Evangelical Votes.

Maybe you mean Ronnie’s Christian voters stayed home.


34 posted on 01/20/2024 1:16:10 PM PST by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: backpacker_c

Luntz must think DeSantis still has some money in the bank.


35 posted on 01/20/2024 1:16:23 PM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: Fledermaus

Trump needs to pick up some of the Genz/Suburban woman vote that is rabid abortion. Will more people care about the border and economy? I think the American electorate doesn’t deserve this incredible country that is taken for granted.


36 posted on 01/20/2024 1:18:34 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: backpacker_c

(((YAWN))) With the invasion of new voters picked up this year by the Dung Beetle Party I don’t see what difference it’s going to make. The Demented Pedophile will probably hit 98 million mail in banana ballots this year. Another stolen election. It has to be stolen. Americans would not vote for Joe Pedo after the destruction he has caused to America. It has to be illegals and duplicate ballots giving the RATS their wins.


37 posted on 01/20/2024 1:18:41 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Democrats never backstab each other the way the sorry Republicans do. There is no GOP.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Luntz is just trying to generate some “buzz” so people will pay attention to him.


38 posted on 01/20/2024 1:21:02 PM PST by Reily (!!)
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To: backpacker_c

Talk about spin.

If Biden got these type of numbers but low turnout (due to weather)...they’d say this is a strong sign that democrats know they want biden so they didn’t even show up.


39 posted on 01/20/2024 1:21:48 PM PST by for-q-clinton (Cancel Culture IS fascism...Let's start calling it that!)
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To: backpacker_c

Nope. PedoJoe just needs fewer impostor votes.


40 posted on 01/20/2024 1:22:25 PM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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