It is battling against national stereotypes that no longer apply while facing newer and much more lethal challenges . Iowa professor questions state 's first-in-the-nation role in presidential campaigns . The Des Moines Register reports that the state's Republican Party is considering a plan to allow its candidates to participate in televised debates with Democratic candidates. His criticisms draw stinging rebuttals from outraged readers who say he misses the point . University president retorts : `` Iowans are pragmatic and balanced ''
Iowa professor questions state 's first-in-the-nation role in presidential campaigns . The Des Moines Register reports that the state's Republican Party is considering a plan to allow its candidates to participate in televised debates with Democratic candidates. His criticisms draw stinging rebuttals from outraged readers who say he misses the point . University president retorts : `` Iowans are pragmatic and balanced ''