Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements

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The report gives specific spending figures, attributes candidates’ statements, and includes positions from both contenders. It provides useful campaign context, though it offers limited independent analysis or outside perspectives on the candidates’ claims.

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