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Republican candidates hope to win in Iowa as they look to topple Trump in 2024

Republicans are showing up in Iowa early and often, trying to stand out against the big personality that former President Donald Trump brings to the GOP primary.
South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott holds his first town hall as a declared Republican presidential candidate at Novelty Machine and Supply Co. in Sioux City, Iowa on May 24, 2023.

At the same time Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his run for president on Twitter, dozens of voters gathered at a Machine and Supply Company in Sioux City, Iowa. DeSantis isn't the only politician to announce a White House bid this week and that's why these voters are here to see South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, another Republican presidential hopeful.

Retired music teacher Myra Nelson was hoping Scott would get

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