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Obama Endorses Turek in Tight Senate Race | Dayton News
Barack Obama’s surprise endorsement of Iowa’s Josh Turek, the Paralympic athlete and Senate hopeful, is electrifying the race — and could be the tipping point. With voters in the heartland reeling from tariffs, inflation, and rising energy costs tied to the Iran crisis, Turek’s message of economic relief and character is gaining traction. Though his opponent, Rep. Ashley Hinson, has a strong record, her alignment with Trump’s policies is alienating some voters. The race is razor-thin, but with Obama’s backing and a shifting political tide, Turek may just be the candidate who turns the tide —…
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