NEWS AND OPINION:

Presidential campaigns seem to demand a lot time, consideration and dedication. Old college political “barnstorming” from city to city and private appearances are definitely an element right here.

Former President Donald Trump and his marketing campaign staff have tallied up his current visits to Iowa, advising that Mr. Trump already has visited the Hawkeye State six instances this yr, with stops in Davenport, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Ames and two visits to Des Moines, one among them for the Iowa State Fair after all.

Then there's the voter issue. The Trump marketing campaign has recruited 200,000 voter contacts, 1,500 in-state volunteers, 1,000 precinct captains, and established 200 county chairs to cowl all 99 Iowa counties. Over 100 Iowa farmers even have fashioned the Farmers for Trump Coalition, the marketing campaign mentioned.

But wait, there’s extra.

Mr. Trump has collected 20 state legislative endorsements in Iowa, made eight video addresses and collected 27,500 signed caucus voter pledge playing cards upfront of the January caucuses within the state. His marketing campaign has distributed 10,000 yard indicators and 200 barn indicators.

“President Trump’s Iowa team and outstanding army of grassroots volunteers have created one of the greatest campaign teams in Iowa Caucus history,” Trump marketing campaign spokesman Steven Cheung mentioned in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway.

“The numbers speak for themselves, from the on-the-ground activity to the 37-percentage point lead in polling. It’s impressive,” he mentioned.

Mr. Cheung is referring to a current New York Times/Siena College ballot of 818 registered Republican voters in Iowa carried out July 23-27, which certainly discovered that 54% supported Mr. Trump whereas 17% supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

THE VIVEK FACTOR

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, in the meantime, can also be within the political quick lane.

“Vivek takes Iowa with five stops in 24 hours,” his marketing campaign mentioned in an advisory shared Inside with Beltway.

Indeed, the candidate will go to the city of Bettendorf on Wednesday, with Thursday stops to comply with in Dubuque, Decorah, Fayette and Waterloo.

A DOMINANT FORCE

Republicans clearly have a political edge with regards to state-level politics. Ready for the numbers? These are from Ballotpedia.org.

“At the end of August 2023, 54.86% of all state legislatures in the United States were Republican while 44.29% were Democratic. There are 7,386 state legislative seats in the country. Republicans control 57 chambers, while Democrats hold 40. The Alaska House of Representatives is the only chamber organized under a multipartisan, power-sharing coalition,” famous the Ballotpedia evaluation.

“Democrats hold 851 state Senate seats and 2,420 state House seats, having lost five seats since last month. Republicans hold 1,109 state Senate seats and 2,943 state House seats, having lost six seats since last month,” it mentioned.

“Independent or third-party legislators hold 27 seats across 10 different states, including 22 state House seats and five state Senate seats. There are 28 vacant state House seats and eight vacant state Senate seats across 34 different states. Compared to August 2022, Democrats have lost 13 state Senate seats (864 v. 851) and gained 11 state House seats (2,409 v. 2,420). Republicans have gained 17 state Senate seats (1,092 v. 1,109) and gained 43 state House seats (2,900 v. 2,943),” the analysis mentioned.

ON THE RADAR

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee — the advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America — has organized a serious three-day “Leadership Summit” set to start Friday at a grand lodge within the nation’s capital.

The leaders in query listed here are vital to say the least.

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will probably be particular company on the occasion — which incorporates coverage discussions, conferences with members of Congress, state director coaching, and speeches by an assortment of coverage leaders.

The group “protects and promotes Biblical values and constitutional principles through prayer, education, and advocacy,” based on a mission assertion. Find them at ConcernedWomen.org.

ADVICE FROM AN AUTHOR

A brand new e-book has recommendation for the jittery citizenry on the market, and the title tells all.

“Do Not Comply: Taking Power Back from America’s Corrupt Elite” by Will Witt has a direct message, and a warning maybe.

“The America you grew up in is no longer here. Our country is in sharp decline. Yet we often fail to truly call out the culprits responsible for it. Who are the corrupters of our great country? They are politicians (both Democrat and Republican), they are businessmen, they are celebrities, they are media executives, they are scientists. They are the elite. And they are selfish,” says Center Street, upfront notes for the e-book.

“This book is a must-read for citizens seeking the truth about who really controls the levers of power in our country. As we watch America descend toward moral and economic destruction, it’s tempting to believe we have no power to enact change. But we always have a choice — and it’s not too late. ‘Do Not Comply’ is the first step towards righting the ship,” the writer mentioned.

The new e-book arrives Sept. 19.

Mr. Witt can also be the writer of “How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies,” revealed by Center Street in 2021. He is editor-in-chief of the Florida Standard, a information group based mostly in Tampa.

Center Street, by the best way, is an imprint of publishing large Hachette and counts Sen. Mike Lee, Utah Republican; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; and presidential-primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy amongst its authors.

POLL DU JOUR

• 83% of U.S. males say they've “experienced stress” within the final six months.

• 81% say they consider they're “leading a healthy lifestyle.”

• 65% say they're hesitant to hunt skilled assist for mental-health issues.

• 54% usually are not happy with their present weight.

• 50% actively work to attain a “goal weight.”

• 49% don't “keep a healthy diet.”

• 44% don't get a yearly bodily.

• 44% don't deal with their psychological well being

• 27% watch TV for greater than 5 hours per day on common.

SOURCE: A Cleveland Clinic survey of 1,000 U.S. males carried out on-line June 1-13 and launched Sept. 6.

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