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Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
She pressed five Trump voters on divisiveness and local concerns as Democrats try to win back competitive House seats and build a 2028 message.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin held a paid focus-group lunch with five Iowa voters, questioning them about political divisiveness and community concerns as Democrats seek to regain Midwestern support.
- Iowa swung from backing President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 to Republican President Donald Trump in the last three presidential elections, creating urgency for Democrats to understand voter shifts.
- Klavins, a retiree from Urbandale, received $200 for attending the session, saying Slotkin's willingness to listen made her 'a little more genuine' in his eyes.
- As a potential 2028 presidential contender, Slotkin urged Democrats to vet candidates early, while Iowa competes with Michigan for early nominating status in the altered primary calendar.
- The Senator told reporters the 'old guard' of the Democratic Party is disconnected from voters, positioning herself as part of a new generation focused on Midwestern issues.
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Sen Elissa Slotkin won't rule out 2028 presidential bid but says midterms come first for Democrats
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she isn't ruling out a 2028 White House run, telling the Des Moines Register she "wouldn't say no forever" while stumping for Iowa Democrats.
Slotkin Leaves Door Open to 2028 White House Bid
Midterms is what I'm focused on right now, but if it comes to the point afterwards that I think there's not anyone else who's on the right path, I guess I wouldn't say no forever, Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin said.
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