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‘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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Joe Perticone
August 17, 2023∙ Paid
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Good afternoon from Des Moines, Iowa. I get opportunities to report from the field and in the Capitol because Bulwark+ subscribers make it all possible. If you’re not already a member, please consider taking advantage of our free 30-day trial to see what you think. You’ll gain access to exclusive editions of this newsletter (like today’s) and much more.

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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