Des Moines, Iowa — Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his campaign Monday night after finishing fourth in the Iowa caucuses, but voters told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the former businessman “moves on.” He said he was disappointed that there was no such thing.
Iowa voters supported former President Donald Trump with 51% of their votes, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in second place with 21.3%, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in third with 19%, and Ramaswamy with 7.7%. %was. according to In the New York Times. After Monday's loss, Ramaswamy told a packed house of voters that he supported Trump because he didn't see a path forward, and voters told DCNF they were “a little surprised” by the decision so quickly. However, he said he has shown understanding. (Related: Trump wins Iowa caucuses in landslide)
“I understand the logic behind it,” Iowa voter Aaron told DCNF. “I think he would have liked to have moved on, but it's their choice how they want to move forward. I think something interesting will come out. I’m just starting to think about it.”
“I was a little surprised,” Sam, another voter, explained to DCNF. “Like I said, I thought he would go to New Hampshire, South Carolina, Michigan, and that's fine. That's his decision.”
Ramaswamy has spent considerable time in the Hawkeye State, completing a “Full Grassley” named after U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, who visits all 99 Iowa counties each year.As the youngest candidate in the election race, Mr. Ramaswamy is often was popular Although he had connections with young voters, he was unable to muster enough support to rally other voters in time to reach the ballot box.
🚨Breaking news🚨@VivekGRAmaswamy Tonight, he announced to voters in Des Moines, Iowa, that he would suspend campaigning following the results of the caucuses.
“At this time, we intend to suspend this presidential campaign.”@DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/egXwSZ3i8N— Kate Anderson (@kliseanderson) January 16, 2024
Some hoped that his support for the former president could lead to Ramaswamy becoming Trump's vice president. Murthy, who attended the caucus for the first time, told DCNF that he was unable to get in because he arrived at the precinct a minute late, but that he wanted to support Ramaswamy moving forward, even if it meant lining up with President Trump.
“I think a lot of people who would vote for Vivek would also vote for Trump if Vivek wasn't an option,” Murthy told DCNF. “I think they're going to follow Trump's lead. So of course Vivek is number one, but even if they don't get it this time, they might get it next time when Trump is not eligible for a third term.” So he might be the best candidate next time.”
“Originally he won me over from Trump,” James told DCNF. “I was in the Trump campaign and he beat me. So if he wants us back, who am I to say no?”
Nevertheless, Jason Miller, a Trump aide, said on Sunday that voters had rejected Ramaswamy from being Trump's running mate after the former president pursued Ramaswamy's “deceptive election strategy.” “Maybe it should be excluded,” he said. according to In the New York Post.
One voter, Prusproskovia, told DCNF that while she “respected” Ramaswamy's support for Trump, she did not know she would follow him in voting.
“I'm not going to lie, I respect his decision,” she said. “So the people can't decide who the president of the United States is. So I'm not going to say he made the right decision to support Trump.”
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