November 27, 2024

Mark Sanford calls Iowa 'Buckeye state' ahead of visit to early-voting state

Former Rep. Mark Sanford might be weighing getting into the presidential race but he has some key nicknames to keep track of in the meantime. © CNN The South Carolina Republican tweeted about an upcoming trip to Iowa, the first-in-the-nation caucus state — but called it by a nickname for Ohio. “Will be going to Iowa next week and would love your wisdom on local perspectives if you are from the Buckeye state!” he tweeted Thursday afternoon. Iowa is the Hawkeye State, while Ohio is the Buckeye State. Sanford has since deleted the tweet. Iowa isn’t the only key state that Sanford has in his sights. He was in New Hampshire, another early-voting state, last week. The former congressman, who lost his primary race last year after voicing criticism of President Donald Trump, has been considering whether to run since leaving office in January. Sanford’s presidential bid would be a…

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