Cruz criticizes Democrats as 'Marxists and Islamists' at Hinson event | Candidates in Eastern Iowa Elections

The Gazette has a favorable site rating based on its prior coverage, and this story is attributed to a reporter from Iowa Capital Dispatch. The article identifies its sources and distinguishes campaign claims from clarifying information, though the reporting is attributed to a partner outlet rather than the Gazette itself.

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