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Haley’s frequent reference to new anti-DeSantis website falls flat with some supporters in Iowa

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. “I finally just put it on a website, because I’m like, it’s just too big a thing.. Let’s focus on what we’re going to do to stop this drama, and to focus on what we need to do for the solutions.” Some attendees said they supported Haley but weren’t thrilled with her latest debate performance, which they said ran counter to the above-the-fray style they said she’d maintained up to now. “And she got caught into the name calling that she has stayed away from, that’s attracted her to a lot of people.” Phyllis Johnson, also of West Des Moines, had the same take. And I thought it really hurt both of them.” Johnson, a retiree who said Monday night’s caucuses would be her first, said that she remained excited to caucus for the former South Carolina governor. And I think Nikki would be a good answer to get us back together.” Earlier in the day, DeSantis addressed the renewable fuels group just ahead of Haley, arguing that his on-the-ground campaign experience had driven home for him the need to safeguard the interests of the “hardworking, God-fearing, patriotic folks” whom he had met.

Associated Press

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