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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 • • 50m ListenThe 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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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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