Rob Sand and Josh Turek don't want Harris campaigning for them in Iowa
EXCLUSIVE — Two of Iowa‘s top Democratic candidates are keeping former Vice President Kamala Harris at arm’s length as the party looks to capitalize on newfound momentum in the red-leaning state.
TL;DR
- Iowa Democratic candidates Rob Sand and Josh Turek are keeping Kamala Harris at a distance.
- Both candidates have stated they do not want Harris's endorsement or campaign involvement.
- Iowa has trended Republican in recent presidential elections, with Trump winning by wide margins.
- Despite the state's Republican lean, Iowa Democrats see potential momentum in current statewide races.
- The Cook Political Report has updated Iowa's gubernatorial race to 'leans Democratic' and the Senate race to 'toss-up'.
- Republicans hold a significant voter registration advantage in Iowa.
- Distancing from Harris is a strategy some Democrats employ in red states, as seen with a candidate in Alaska.