What's happened
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds endorses Ron DeSantis for the Republican presidential nomination, breaking with tradition and potentially impacting the race.
Why it matters
The endorsement by a popular Iowa governor could significantly impact the Republican presidential race, potentially boosting DeSantis' campaign and challenging former President Trump's dominance.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports that the endorsement is a significant development in the Republican presidential race, while Axios emphasizes the potential impact of the endorsement on DeSantis' campaign in Iowa.
How we got here
The Republican presidential race has been characterized by the rivalry between Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, with the endorsement by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds potentially reshaping the dynamics of the race.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Ronald "Ron" Dion DeSantis is an American attorney, naval officer, and Republican politician. He has served as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019, and he represented Florida's 6th congressional district in Congress from 2013 to 2018.
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Kimberly Kay Reynolds is an American politician serving as the 43rd Governor of Iowa since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first female Governor of Iowa.
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Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west.
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Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. With a population of over 21 million, Florida is the third-most populous and the 22nd-most extensive of the 50 United States.
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The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main, historic rival, the Democratic Party.