GOP Candidates Battle Freezing Weather in Final Push to Iowa Caucuses

Published on January 14, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa—Howling winds, blowing snow, and sub-zero temperatures hampered Republican presidential candidates making their final campaign rounds ahead of the Jan. 15 caucuses. The Hawkeye state battled its second blizzard in a week after up to 15 inches of snow fell in some areas on Jan. 12, quickly followed by a sharp drop in temperature and winds above 25 miles per hour. Most of the candidates altered their campaign schedules on Jan. 12 and 13 because of the dangerous travel conditions. Here’s a look at the blizzard strategies of each campaign. Tele-Rallies and Surrogates Former President Donald Trump canceled a Jan. 12 event featuring former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and released a video message to supporters that evening....