DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – He’s offering himself as a new generation of leader, but Sen. Marco Rubio still respects an old presidential campaign tradition: courting caucus goers in the kickoff state of Iowa.
The Florida Republican will be in Iowa this weekend on his first trip to the state since he announced his 2016 presidential candidacy. Rubio’s appearance at a candidate forum in suburban Des Moines on Saturday and at other events will be an introduction to many voters, who have not seen him as much as many of his competitors this year.
Iowa Republicans say they’re intrigued by Rubio, who argues he can pull together a broader coalition of support than his rivals. But they say he needs to spend more time in Iowa if he wants a strong caucus showing.