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Could Democrats flip Iowa from the Republicans? It鈥檚 a state Trump has won three times and Republicans have dominated for more than a decade. The last senate race the Democrats won there was Barack Obama鈥檚 victory in 2008, before he went on to win the presidential nomination. But now, overnight primary results from Iowa are leaving Democrats feeling optimistic.

Justin, Sarah and Anthony break down the key races, including a well-funded, gun-owning Democratic gubernatorial candidate who is appealing to voters across party lines, versus a Republican outsider who won without Trump鈥檚 endorsement. Does this signal an end to Trump鈥檚 winning streak when it comes to picking Republican candidates?
Democrats are also hoping to flip the senate, with a paralympian gold medallist who was backed by Chuck Schumer and the party establishment.
We analyse how important Iowa is for the Democrats to win, and for Republicans to keep hold of.

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