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Related: About this forumWhy the GOP establishment embraces Trump in Iowa more than any other battleground
Don't read this before dinner. It will ruin your appetite.
DES MOINES At the end of his speech here Saturday, Donald Trump tried to shake the hand of Iowas governor. But Terry Branstad had other plans. He moved in for a hug.
The hug was a fitting symbol of how fully the Republican establishment in Iowa has embraced Trump, even as party leaders in other swing states increasingly keep him at arms length.
Its driven largely by the governor, whose son Eric is Trumps state director.
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A big reason Trump likes to come here is that hes welcomed with such open arms. Thats why he spoke for nearly an hour at Joni Ernsts annual motorcycle ride and pig roast, which drew a crowd of 1,800 to the state fairgrounds. He spoke after a procession of elected officials called for everyone to unify behind him.
Iowa is very fortunate to have some of the best and most dedicated public servants in the country, Trump said when he took the stage. A lot of states would love to have that roster! Believe me.
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Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)minority Populations in the US. Germanic roots for the most part.
rurallib
(63,172 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)you folks are number five. Old age and memory loss. All our family matriculated from the North Central area. Still have Relies and a Century Farm in that area. All are hard right wingers.
progressoid
(50,734 posts)Vermont, Maine, WV, NH, are whiter than us.
And while there are other factors (as stated in the article) to be considered regarding Trump's support here, I can't deny the white factor. Sadly, I have a family member here who unabashedly supports him because he's going to keep brown people out.
rurallib
(63,172 posts)name your price - we'd pay about anything to get rid of them.
tonyt53
(5,737 posts)Without the Hispanic workers, mostly undocumented at that, the ag industry in IA would grind to a halt.
IADEMO2004
(5,868 posts)Kissing the man that wants to nuke our problems away the star of Joni's Jingoism Jamboree iowa's pistols and pig nuts princess Joni Ernst. I hope this picture sticks to her like fly paper and sinks her political future.