Can Steve King Be Dethroned?

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The Democratic challenger to the Tea Party favorite is Jim Mowrer, an Army vet who grew up on a local farm. He’s out-fundraising the Republican in Iowa and says he could stage an upset.

Published Nov. 1 2013 7:38AM EDT

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Can Tea Party favorite Steve King be defeated in his western Iowa stronghold next year?

King, a six-term Republican congressman, is facing what could be his toughest challenge yet from Jim Mowrer, an Army veteran who was born and raised on a farm in the district.

Ben Jacobs

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Can Steve King Be Dethroned?

The Democratic challenger to the Tea Party favorite is Jim Mowrer, an Army vet who grew up on a local farm. He’s out-fundraising the Republican in Iowa and says he could stage an upset.

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