‘I’m with him until he dies’—Iowa State Fairgoers Picking Sides for 2024

‘We wanted to see the freak show.’

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Press Pass is on the road this week. I surveyed attendees at the Iowa State Fair to get a sense for their enthusiasm and support for the 2024 candidates. The answers I got were both entertaining and illuminating. Let’s dive in. 

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