The Iowa State Fair, held from Aug. 13 to Aug. 23, offered presidential hopefuls the opportunity to speak with Iowa voters. Whether addressing policy concerns on the soapbox or eating pork chops on sticks, candidates did everything they could to woo fairgoers.
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