The lack of Republican presidential hopefuls at the Iowa State Fair speaks to the careful dance that potential candidates are attempting as many Republicans avoid taking on former President Donald Trump.
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks to the media during a visit to the Iowa State Fair, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa.
That means the few who entered the gates on Des Moines’ working-class east side were doing so with little such concern. “It’s an honor to be here at the Iowa State Fair with you,” he told Grassley, with the politicians surrounded by dozens of news reporters and photographers in the shadow of the century-old brick grandstand. “Iowa and America need six more years of Chuck Grassley.”
Politicians’ food choices and attire at the Iowa State Fair are almost as important as the visits themselves. Despite the smiles and laughter they shared, the pair painted an awkward political picture. Reynolds, heavily favored to win reelection in November, is backed by Trump and is a devoted supporter of the former president.A majority of Iowa Republicans — 57% — said they hope Trump decides to run again for president in 2024, according to a July Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll. One-third of respondents said they hope he doesn’t.
“I'm just not happy with Trump’s character,” the 61-year-old retired police officer said while touring the fair with his wife. “He’s alienated an awful lot of people. If there were a viable alternative, I wouldn’t hesitate to get on board.”
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