Ron Paul kicks off a three - state swing Monday across the first - in - the - nation swing state . The state would be crucial for Paul if he runs for president in 2016 . ` ` You have to go in and do favors for Iowa politicians , '' Iowa political magazine says . This is Paul 's fourth visit to the Hawkeye State since the 2012 presidential election .
Rand Paul kicks off a three-day swing Monday across the first-in-the-nation caucus state . The state would be crucial for Paul if he runs for president in 2016 . `` You want to come in and do favors for Iowa politicians , '' Iowa political expert says . This is Paul 's fourth trip to the Hawkeye State since the 2012 presidential election .