In Iowa, Republicans Know They Have a Trump Problem

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In Iowa, Republicans Know They Have a Trump Problem

TL;DR

  • Iowa has historically voted for Donald Trump in three consecutive elections.
  • The incumbent Republican president is now unpopular in the populist state.
  • This poses a dilemma for Republicans on the November ballot.
  • GOP U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson is in a tight race with Democrat Josh Turek.
  • Hinson is trying to distance herself from Trump without alienating his base.