Commentary on the upcoming Iowa Republican caucuses indicate that Donald Trump remains the frontrunner in the party, despite recent candidates who have focused on his unfitness for office. Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie recently dropped out of the race, joining Mike Pence among those who have warned about the dangers of another Trump term, and failed. The Republican Party remains largely under the grip of Trump and his fact-free Politics of resentment. Despite some rivals arguing that Trump’s legal issues could affect his chances against President Biden, polls suggest that the message is falling on deaf ears. The top remaining rivals, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, are focusing on attacking each other in a way that benefits Trump. Trump has also significantly manipulated the party’s policies on issues such as Social Security and Medicare. The upcoming Iowa caucuses will be a crucial test of Trump’s appeal and his chances of securing a third straight Republican nomination. Amidst the build-up to the nomination contest, available alternatives to Trump are running out, raising questions about the future of the party.
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