Tim Returned to Iowa for Joni's Roast and Ride in Des Moines
CHARLESTON, SC - This weekend, Tim was in the Hawkeye State where he met with business owners, took questions from voters, and spoke at Joni's annual Roast and Ride.
On Saturday, Tim spoke to more than 1,000 Iowa caucus-goers at Joni Ernst's annual Roast and Ride.
Nikki Haley Joined Sen. Joni Ernst for her Annual Roast and Ride Event
DES MOINES, IOWA – Today, presidential candidate Nikki Haley joined Sen. Joni Ernst for her annual Roast and Ride event, benefiting veterans and Iowa’s Freedom Foundation. Receiving a standing ovation, Haley didn’t hold back, promising to stop funding countries that hate America, get our fiscal house in order, and stand up for female athletes.
Governor DeSantis in Iowa: “I Will Lean into All the Issues That Matter”
DES MOINES, IA. – Governor Ron DeSantis, accompanied by First Lady Casey DeSantis and their three children, visited Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday to participate in Senator Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride. Governor DeSantis spoke with voters, grabbed ice cream with his kids, delivered remarks about his vision for our Great American Comeback, and was interviewed by Simon Conway of WHO. This trip marked the second visit Governor DeSantis has made to the Hawkeye State this week.
On Why He is Running
“We look to Iowa and Florida to see how it’s done, and I think there are a lot of similarities in the success you have had under Governor Reynolds and the success we have had in Florida. Now we don’t see that level of success throughout our country. We see the problems day after day, but I think American decline is a choice. And I’m running for president because I think if we choose another path, we can restore American greatness. That is the task before us.”
On Bringing Energy to the Executive and Reversing Biden’s Disastrous Economic Policies
"When I tell you I’m going to do something, I will do it. I do not just make idle promises so you think something is nice, and then get into office and forget. No, we set our sights on true north and we keep that compass there. So as president, I will be an energetic executive. I will go on offense. I will lean into all the issues that matter. We will reverse Biden’s disastrous economic policies that are causing working people to lose ground and erode their standard of living. We are going to focus on small business, not big business. We are going to make sure we open up American energy production so we can be fully energy independent with our own resources here in the United States."
On Slaying the Deep State
“We have a responsibility to return this government to its rightful owners, we the American people. And in order to do that, we need to have a cadre of people who share our values and share our vision. Because you can’t recycle people in from Washington, D.C, you uproot people from other parts of the country, send them on a mission to go to Washington, D.C and get to work holding this bureaucracy accountable. This bureaucracy has imposed its will on us for far too long, it is time we imposed our will on it.”
On Ending the GOP’s Culture of Losing
“There is no substitute for victory. And we need to dispense with the culture of losing that has beset the Republican Party in recent years. Iowa shows it can be done. Florida shows it can be done. We had red waves in 2022. The rest of the country? Not so much.”
Joni Ernst: “The Road to 2024 Runs Through Roast and Ride”
Ernst Hosts Record-Breaking Roast and Ride Benefiting Veterans
DES MOINES — Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst hosted more than 1,000 Iowans, including nearly 250 motorcyclists, at her annual Roast and Ride. The motorcycle ride benefitted the Freedom Foundation, a veterans helping veterans organization based in Cedar Rapids.
Ernst, who served in the Iraq War during her more than two decades in the Iowa Army National Guard, invited confirmed and potential GOP White House contenders to take part in her annual ride and ensuing rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Attendees included: Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Asa Hutchinson, Larry Elder, Perry Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Vice President Mike Pence, Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Iowa’s entire Republican Congressional delegation joined the event.
“The road to the White House runs right through my Roast and Ride!” said Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). “While Democrats have given middle America the middle finger, Republicans know that Iowa is FIRST in the nation for a reason. What an incredible opportunity to bring eight of our presidential hopefuls to the Hawkeye state and give thousands of Iowans the chance to hear their plans to get our country back on track. Roast and Ride is THE event of 2023.”
“Rockstar Senator Joni Ernst! She is a dear friend… and I so appreciate our partnership over the years,” said Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. “Joni is doing God's work on behalf of Iowans in D.C. If you’re working on an issue that Joni is passionate about, you want her on your side!”
“Joni is an outstanding Senator. We’re going to take back the White House and the Senate in 2024,” said Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
“I want to thank Senator Ernst for hosting us. Iowa and Florida show America how it’s done!” said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. “We can restore American greatness... there is no substitute for victory."
“I absolutely adore Joni Ernst. She’s a great friend and a great senator, and kudos to you for putting her back in D.C.,” said Nikki Haley. “We need courage to face this moment.”
“It is great to be back at the Roast and Ride! Join me in thanking the incomparable Joni Ernst for caring about our veterans so much,” said Vice President Mike Pence. “Joe Biden has weakened America at home and abroad, and the answer, Iowa, is strong conservative leadership back in the White House… I’m announcing in Iowa!”
“I love Iowans because they aren't afraid to ask the hard questions,“ said Vivek Ramaswamy. “We must revive American exceptionalism to save the United States.”
“I love Iowa, what a state!“ said Perry Johnson. “Joni Ernst said she would cut the pork, and I’m going to do the same thing.”
“Thank you for this event Joni, and thank you for inviting me,” said Larry Elder. “I have a patriotic and moral obligation to do what I can for a country that has done so much for me. God bless you and God Bless America!”
“Thank you Joni, what an incredible job she’s done,” said Asa Hutchinson. “Iowa can spot normal from a long way away… and Iowa plays an important role as first in the nation.”
“It is so good to be with Senator Joni Ernst at the Roast and Ride again!” said Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.). “If you have faith in God, faith in yourself, and faith in America, all things are possible."
Joni Ernst's 2023 Roast and Ride on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Joni Ernst is excited to announce her annual Roast & Ride on Saturday, June 3, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Republicans know the importance of keeping Iowa's caucus as the FIRST in the nation, and we are thrilled to welcome numerous special guests at this year's event.
The day will kick off with our traditional motorcycle ride.
We will conclude the day of activities at the fairgrounds for our annual Roast. We will have great food, and hear from our wonderful guest speakers.
Confirmed speakers: Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Larry Elder, and Perry Johnson.
This event is for all ages, and kids 12 and under get in free!
Roast & Rally 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Iowa State Fairgrounds - Animal Learning Center - E 34 Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
