DeSantis emerged as a noteworthy contender against Trump due to his initial popularity in Florida for his anti-LGBTQ laws that gained national attention, as well as other decisions he made with laws in the state. Moreover, he had substantial financial resources, making him a formidable candidate to challenge Trump. However, DeSantis missed a crucial opportunity to compete against Trump and failed to capitalize on the lead he had. As a result, his popularity has steadily declined, and his chances of winning the nomination have dwindled over time.
DeSantis' campaign in Iowa started off rocky and has yet to significantly improve despite a critial endorsement from Governor Kim Reynolds. Initially, his organizational staff in Iowa comprised only four members, which he has since raised to approximately twenty-one as of early October. However, other candidates had months' head start, and DeSantis lagged in the polls. His position in the polls has since deteriorated, and he is no longer the runner-up to Trump, with Nikki Haley having caught up to him. Campaign spokespeople for DeSantis have acknowledged that if he loses to Trump in Iowa, it will pose a problem.This slow organizational start in Iowa, may have cost him the runner-up position in Iowa.
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