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Iowa Secures GOP Primary Crown | Des Moines News
Iowa is locked in as the 2028 Republican presidential primary kickoff state, with RNC Chair Joe Gruters boldly declaring its guaranteed first-in-the-nation status — even as Democrats skip Iowa for South Carolina. Gruters praised Iowa’s pivotal role in both the nomination race and midterms, spotlighting key GOP candidates and districts while slamming Democratic rivals as “crazy radical left.” He boasted record fundraising for Republicans and celebrated a Supreme Court ruling that boosts party coordination and slashes ad costs. Plus, he’s pushing for election integrity, backing signature…
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