Politics & Government
POLL: Is Iowa Still an Obama State?
U.S. President Barack Obama seems to have a love affair with the Hawkeye state, but is the love mutual or is it a one-way street?
It is no secret that U.S. President Barack Obama isn't as popular as when he was sweeping the nation in 2008, campaigning on hope and change.
Even though his approval ratings have dropped across the country, he still seems to have a special relationship with the Hawkeye state.
Let us know how you feel about President Obama's visit to Iowa on Wednesday in our Patch Poll and join in the conversation in the comment section.
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After winning the Iowa Caucus in 2008, former Illinois senator made Iowa City the first stop upon passing his historic health care legislation. On Wednesday, Cedar Rapids will be his first stop in a five-state, State of the Union tour. It's clear Obama has high hopes for Iowa's voters.
But is this love affair a one-way street?
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Iowa's most recent story line about the president comes from the heated Iowa caucuses and Republican contenders who unified seemingly only in their contempt for Obama.
So as the president returns with his low approval ratings and the two steps forward, one step back economic recovery, it begs the question: is Iowa over Obama?
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