Trump seeks early win as Iowa caucus kicks off Republican race

Republican candidates campaign in Iowa for second place in Iowa's first-in-the-nation contest. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley aim to be the chief alternative to Donald Trump. A third-place finish could be fatal to DeSantis' prospects. Turnout may be dampened due to weather. Crossover voters from the Democratic party may influence the caucus results. "If you’re willing to brave the cold and turn out for me, I'll be fighting for you for the next eight years, and we're going to turn this country around," DeSantis told a crowd in Sergeant Bluff.