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Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

Slotkin is using visits to Trump-won states to promote her approach to rebuilding the Democratic Party.

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin is visiting states carried by Donald Trump to promote a Democratic strategy focused on winning in the political center and addressing economic concerns. Her Iowa appearances also fuel speculation about her political ambitions, including a possible 2028 presidential run.

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Elissa Slotkin
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Senator promoting a Democratic strategy during visits to states carried by Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose electoral support and agenda are discussed by Slotkin

Mark Kelly
D · AZ · SEN

Senator pictured speaking at a news conference about the Justice Department’s failed indictment effort

Zachary Nunn
R · IA-3

Iowa representative opposing Sarah Trone Garriott in a congressional race

Iowa congressional candidate whose health care town hall Slotkin attended

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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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