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Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Slotkin met with Iowa voters who backed Trump and campaigned for Democrats, discussing party strategy and a public health insurance option.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin met with Iowa voters who backed Trump before campaigning with Iowa Democrats, discussing how Democrats could appeal to voters in the Midwest and supporting a public health insurance option.

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Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator campaigning for Democrats in Iowa and advocating for a public health insurance option

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose supporters Slotkin met and whose Iran threat is mentioned

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Democratic presidential candidate who ran against Trump in 2024

Zachary Nunn
R · IA-3

Iowa representative and Trone Garriott's opponent

Iowa House candidate who held a health care town hall with Slotkin

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in Iowa's past voting history

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Elissa Slotkin Visits Iowa, Discusses Democrats and Possible 2028 Run

Slotkin visited Iowa to campaign for Democrats and said she would not rule out a 2028 presidential run. Left-leaning outlets focus on a health-care town hall and attendees’ concerns about Medicaid cuts and rural clinic closures. Center outlets emphasize her effort to improve Democrats’ appeal to Midwestern and crossover voters, while also reporting speculation about a 2028 run. Right-leaning outlets foreground her openness to a presidential bid, with some noting that she said the midterms come first.

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