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Iowa Democrats' Counter-Events Before Trump's Sioux City Rally
A CNN poll found 74% of likely Iowa voters say Trump’s policies have raised living costs as he backs Republicans in tight races.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump visits Iowa to campaign for Republican candidates in governor, Senate, and House races as midterm elections approach.
A CNN poll conducted between late September and early October found 74% of likely voters believe Trump's policies increased the cost of living, while Iowa's agricultural economy faces tariffs, rising diesel prices, and fertilizer costs.
Democrat Josh Turek faces Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson to replace retiring Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst in a contest drawing national attention as competitive midterm races unfold.
Trump urged supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot because when I'm on the ballot, we get 49% more votes all three times," claiming the strategy boosts party enthusiasm.
Republicans have recently faced defensive battles in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Carolina, where Trump held a rally Wednesday for Sen. Darline Graham before heading to Ohio next week.