CLEAN : AFPTV BEST OF 2020/The road to Iowa: A nation in flux in an election year

The US presidential campaign kicks off with the Iowa caucuses, highlighting the national mood. Reporters travel across the Midwest, exploring economic challenges in the Rust Belt, race relations in Ohio, and the impact of the US-China trade war on Illinois agriculture. The journey ends in Iowa, where diversity issues and the Democratic caucus are in focus.

What significant political change occurred in Clairton, Pennsylvania, four years ago?

• The state experienced a major economic boom.

• The Union endorsed a new candidate.

• The majority of Union members supported Trump.

• The state became more Democratic.

What challenge do small businesses in Ashtabula, Ohio, face?

• High local taxes

• Competition from online retailers

• Strict government regulations

• Lack of skilled labor

What is a key issue discussed by Kelly Bullock, Doherty, and her husband regarding their children?

• Race relations and police interactions

• Healthcare access

• Educational opportunities

• Employment prospects

How has the US-China trade war affected farmers in Illinois?

• Improved trade relations

• Increased demand for local products

• Subsidies from the government

• Higher tariffs on exports

What demographic change is notable in West Liberty, Iowa?

• Majority of Hispanic residents

• Increase in African American residents

• Rise in Asian American residents

• Decline in population