Nikki Haley speaks before a crowd of 200 in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15.
ANKENY — On the heels of her CNN debate performance, Nikki Haley took the stage in Ankeny, Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 11. As the Iowa caucuses near, Haley is hoping to separate herself from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a fight for second place.
In her speech, Haley touted her foreign policy experience and continued to criticize DeSantis for his “false attacks” and struggling campaign. She urged attendees to fill out commit-to-caucus cards and participate in the caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15 despite the potential record-breaking cold poised to strike Iowa.
Two attendees find seats in front of the stage in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)A campaign member hands out stickers, yard signs and commit-to-caucus cards at the entrance to the event in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)Attendees wait for Nikki Haley to take the stage in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)An attendee waits for Nikki Haley to take the stage in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)Nikki Haley speaks before a crowd of 200 in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Nick El Hajj)A news broadcaster delivers remarks during Nikki Haley’s speech in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)Nikki Haley holds up a commit-to-caucus card as she encourages attendees to attend the caucuses despite the cold in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron Desantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Nick El Hajj)Attendees leave the event with a Nikki Haley yard sign in Ankeny on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Haley, a former South Carolina Governor, is battling current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for second place in the Iowa Caucuses, which take place on Monday, Jan. 15. (Zach Spindler-Krage)
Zach Spindler-Krage is a fourth year at Grinnell College studying political science and policy studies. He previously served as a staff writer, photographer and news editor for The S&B and spent his summer working at The Denver Post.
Nick El Hajj, hailing from Beirut, Lebanon, is a fourth-year political science and economics major. In his free time, Nick enjoys delving into a good book, embarking on scenic drives and indulging in random documentaries. You’ll frequently find Nick waking up way too early to enjoy a peaceful morning of fishing at Arbor Lake.
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