PBS News Hour

At the Iowa State Fair, politics is a main attraction

Six months before the Iowa caucuses, nearly all the 2020 Democrats are visiting the state fair, considered a major venue for presidential candidates. Amid the fried food and festivities, they made their pitches to voters -- and broadly condemned President Trump’s language on race. Lisa Desjardins talks to Amna Nawaz about which candidate names she’s hearing most and fairgoers' feelings on Trump.

At the Iowa State Fair, politics is a main attraction

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