Would Biden Really Be ‘a Player’ in Iowa?

Hawkeye Visit

While there’s certainly a hunger for Democratic attention among activists in the state, the vice president’s trip this week might not be what they’re looking for.

Published Feb. 10 2015 5:45AM EST

Sometimes a visit to Iowa is just a visit to Iowa. But could that really be true of Vice President Biden’s trip to Des Moines on Thursday?

Officially, the vice president is traveling to the Hawkeye State this week “to deliver remarks about the administration’s economic policies” and promote President Obama’s...

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Would Biden Really Be ‘a Player’ in Iowa?

While there’s certainly a hunger for Democratic attention among activists in the state, the vice president’s trip this week might not be what they’re looking for.

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