Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) mentioned Monday on NBC’s “Nightly Information” that she endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) for president as a result of she believes he can win the final election whereas the president can not. Former Donald Trump so.
“Tonight Gov. Kim Reynolds explains why she is breaking with Iowa’s custom of remaining impartial and endorsing Ron DeSantis,” mentioned reporter Dasha Burns.
“I felt like I could not sit on the sidelines any longer. We’ve got an excessive amount of at stake,” Reynolds mentioned.
“That is clearly very significant as a result of Kim has confirmed to be a fantastic chief that Iowans love,” DeSantis mentioned.
“I am not basing my resolution on polls,” Reynolds mentioned. I have a look at who I feel is the fitting individual for the fitting job. I feel Ron is the fitting individual for the fitting job. I feel he’ll win.
Burns requested: “Do you suppose Trump can’t win?”
“I feel he cannot win. I feel Ron can,” Reynolds mentioned.
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