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In the Iowa Winter, Presidential Campaign Heats Up

Kane Farabaugh

   CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Even though the temperature is just above
   freezing, and it isn't snowing, it's still not the most ideal weather
   to wait outside in a long line to listen to a politician.

   But as he rubs his hands together to stay warm, stocking cap on his
   head, Darrel Morf is prepared.

   "I love caucus season in Iowa. It's a chance to really listen to a lot
   of opinions and be thoughtful," he told VOA while waiting alongside
   hundreds of others to see South Bend, Indiana, mayor and one of the
   leading Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa, Pete Buttigieg,
   speak at an event at Cornell College.

   Although there is much focus on the impeachment process targeting U.S.
   President Donald Trump, Morf admits there are other issues on his mind.

   "How we are going to maintain security in the world at this point? I'm
   concerned about everything international," he says. "I think people
   worry a lot about climate here in Iowa -- that would be another major
   concern."

   Which is why he is braving cold weather and making an effort to attend
   political rallies and meetings in his state to listen to what the
   candidates have to offer.

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