Florida Governor, Who Vowed to Ban CBDC, Takes Second Place in Iowa
Date: 2024-01-17 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: BUSINESS
Ron DeSantis Places Second in Iowa
In a recent development in the US political landscape, Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida and a contender for the 2024 presidential elections, has achieved a noteworthy second-place finish in Iowa, a crucial state in the race for the Republican Party's nomination. According to reports from the Iowa caucus held on January 15th, DeSantis garnered approximately 21% of the votes, trailing behind former US President Donald Trump, who received 56,260 votes compared to DeSantis's 23,420. This victory has earned Governor DeSantis eight delegates for the upcoming Republican National Convention scheduled for July.
DeSantis's Pledge to Ban CBDC
Notably, Governor DeSantis, who officially announced his presidential candidacy in July 2023, has promised to ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the United States if elected. Before launching his campaign, he signed a bill in Florida limiting the use of federally issued CBDCs in the state, asserting that they would threaten consumers' financial freedom.
DeSantis's Presidential Aspirations
DeSantis's second-place position in Iowa places him more than 10 points behind Trump since the start of the pre-election campaign. According to some polls, he also lags behind presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Vivek Ramaswami, a Republican contender with a crypto-oriented policy platform, dropped out of the race on January 15th following the Iowa caucus results, where he secured approximately 8% of the votes.
The official nominations from the Republican and Democratic parties will not be made until July and August, respectively. Public opinion polls at the time of publication indicate that the US presidential candidates are likely to be Joe Biden and Trump unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Both candidates will be in their 80s on Election Day in 2024, and Trump faces numerous criminal allegations at both state and federal levels, potentially affecting his candidacy.
The role of cryptocurrency and blockchain in the US electorate's decisions in November remains uncertain. A poll conducted by the Crypto Innovation Council on January 2nd suggested that cryptocurrency users could be a "key voting bloc" in the 2024 elections.
