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President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in Sunrise, Fla., on November 26, 2019.
  • A recent New York Times survey found that the majority of likely Iowa GOP caucusgoers prefer a candidate they agree with on issues over one who can beat Biden in 2024.
  • This could be good news for DeSantis, who's trailing in the polls, as it means he doesn't have to be the strongest candidate to win the nomination.
  • It could also be good news for Trump, who has lost to Biden before and could be poised to do so again.

The majority of likely Iowa GOP caucusgoers appear to be more focused on finding a candidate they agree with than one who can win the presidential election, according to a recent New York Times survey.