The weather . The central part of Iowa is the state 's most Democratic area . It has a large number of college towns and cities, but also some rural areas that are more Republican than other parts of the country. Support of Iowa 's largest newspaper , the Des Moines Register , highly sought . Weather may affect how many people turn out .
The central part of Iowa is the state 's most Democratic area . It has a large number of college towns and cities, but also some rural areas that are more Republican than other parts of the country. Support of Iowa 's largest newspaper , the Des Moines Register , highly sought . Weather may affect how many people turn out .