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- 1Iowa Republicans work to energize frustrated base▼In Iowa, Republicans feel the heat and try to motivate ‘frustrated’ base
Iowa Republicans are confronting signs of restlessness among their own voters and are ramping up efforts to motivate a base they describe as frustrated. The Washington Post reports that party leaders and candidates in the state feel political pressure and are focusing on turning out disaffected supporters, a task seen as critical to their prospects in upcoming contests.
- 2Trump to unveil $15 billion Iowa steel project before midterms▼Trump to announce $15 billion Iowa steel project amid tough midterm climate
President Trump is set to announce a $15 billion steel project in Iowa, according to the Washington Examiner. The announcement comes as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election climate, and the timing is being read as an effort to showcase economic investment and manufacturing jobs in a key farming and industrial state ahead of the vote.