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Campaign season kicks off with Iowa State Fair

The annual Iowa State Fair is known as the unofficial start to campaign season. Nearly all of the 2020 candidates are in Des Moines, feasting on fried food and fraternizing with potential voters, even though the state's caucuses are months away.

By Barbara Bogaev • Aug 9, 2019 • 50m Listen

The annual Iowa State Fair is known as the unofficial start to campaign season. Nearly all of the 2020 candidates are in Des Moines, feasting on fried food and fraternizing with potential voters, even though the state's caucuses are months away.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Campaign season kicks off with Iowa State Fair

The annual Iowa State Fair is known as the unofficial start to campaign season. Nearly all of the 2020 candidates are in Des Moines, feasting on fried food and fraternizing with potential voters, even though the state's caucuses are months away.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Campaign season kicks off with Iowa State Fair

The annual Iowa State Fair is known as the unofficial start to campaign season. Nearly all of the 2020 candidates are in Des Moines, feasting on fried food and fraternizing with potential voters, even though the state's caucuses are months away.

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