Inside a DeSantis rally in Cedar Rapids

Maybe a Republican could win without Iowa. But why would they want to?

On May 31, just days after formally announcing his run for the Republican presidential nomination, Ron Desantis spoke at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. 

Hawkeye Downs is a speedway and expo center on the southwest side of town. It’s adjacent to an auto parts store that sits on acres of junked cars. Gun shows are held there, as well as weekly auto races. …