Rand Paul kicks off a 2016 swing Monday across the fourth -in-the-nation caucus state . `` That 's how it works . '' The state would be crucial for Paul if he runs for president in Monday . `` You want to come in and do favors for Iowa politicians , '' Iowa political expert says . This is Rand Paul 's fourth trip to the Hawkeye State since the 2016 presidential election .
Rand Paul kicks off a 2016 swing Monday across the fourth -in-the-nation caucus state . The state would be crucial for Paul if he runs for president in Monday . `` You want to come in and do favors for Iowa politicians , '' Iowa political expert says . This is Rand Paul 's fourth trip to the Hawkeye State since the 2016 presidential election .