A pair of recent polls of Iowa Republican voters show U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is gaining ground in the contest for the party’s presidential nomination, while former President Donald Trump retained a commanding lead.
Also, Mike Pence, Tim Scott release new Iowa ads
Donald Trump will speak at 1 p.m. July 7 at the MidAmerica Center in Council Bluffs.
Two high-profile Republican presidential contenders will join Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s third annual BBQ Bash political fundraiser in Cedar Rapids.
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak at a new event hosted by Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn.
Eight GOP White House hopefuls roasted Biden and revved up their campaigns at Joni Ernst’s annual fundraiser
Almost all of the major Republican presidential hopefuls -- except former President Donald Trump -- addressed roughly 900 Iowans on Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Also, Iowa’s Hinson announces 3rd annual ‘BBQ Bash’
A look back at the top news stories from the week of May 22
South Carolina Republican announced presidential bid this week
Republican presidential candidate and South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is releasing his first TV ad, part of a more than $6 million ad buy that will air statewide in Iowa and New Hampshire beginning Wednesday.
The 57-year-old is betting that emphasizing his faith, his personal story and a more optimistic message, while hauling in significant campaign cash, will be enough to carry him to the Republican nomination.
Some seek someone like Trump but less polarizing
Scott expected to officially announce 2024 White House bid Monday
Nine official or potential presidential candidates spoke during the event in suburban Des Moines.
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