even if you vote and then pass away, it s worth it. i know it s cold, but we need you out there. i know it s going to get even colder and we re in. we re showing up. in nbc s news partnership with the des moines register poll, donald trump has an unprecedented lead of nearly 30 points. never before seen such a big lead in this caucus. with all eyes on the battle for second place, nikki haley has moved ahead of ron desantis for the first time in the poll, but she may have peaked too soon. more on that in a moment. we ll have a full breakdown in moments and talk to the governor of new hampshire. rnor of new hampshire good day, everyone. it s here. it s the first voting day of the 2024 election. i m andrea mitchell in washington. this martin luther king day is also caucus day in iowa. the first of the nation presidential nominating contest of 2024. more than 1600 hall rs gearing up through iowa s 99 counties. there s no early voting, no mail-in ballots so it s all about
Tonights Iowa Caucuses could be a contest of how big dold trumps lead is. According to the latest polling, Donald Trump has nearly a 30 Point Lead over his nearest challenger. 28 points. And could end up with more than 50 of the vote. Joining us now from Des Moines is Mark Murray and the Founder And Ed for of the bullwork, charlie sykes. Mark, just 32 of republican caucusgoers say theyre extremely enthusiastic. But nearly half of trump supporters say that about him. Considering the blustery cold, the winds in iowa today, the snow. What could these numbers mean for Haley And Desantis . Andrea, these numbers could be the entire Ball Game given the Weather Conditions that are out there and also do note that