Vivek Ramaswamy is struggling to gain traction with Iowa Republicans as he falls behind in the 2024 Republican primary race. Despite packing his schedule with stops across Iowa, Ramaswamy is polling in the mid to high single digits and is at risk of becoming an afterthought. Critics question his endgame and whether he is staying in the race to boost former President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy's campaign has spent significantly less on advertising compared to other candidates like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Additionally, his positions on Israel, age, and faith have been criticized by voters and strategists.