Potential Republican presidential candidates will gather in Iowa this weekend . With Iowa the first state to vote in the presidential nominating season , it 's considered a must-stop for White House hopefuls on both sides of the aisle , and this weekend gives 2016 players a chance to roll out their message to core caucus-goers , strategists say . The state hosts the nation 's first presidential nominating convention next week .
Potential Republican presidential candidates will gather in Iowa this weekend . The state hosts the nation 's first presidential nominating convention next week .