Center · Watch · October 23, 2026
Oct 22 · Trump rallies in Sioux City as Republicans fight to hold Iowa's Senate seat for Hinson
NewsNation: Iowa GOP strategist predicts Dem will win governor's race | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
Grade B (82/100). From Sioux City: a Republican and a Democratic strategist debate diesel costs, tariffs and whether Hinson can hold the seat
Lehrer score 82/100 (−18 unnamed source/unsourced figure: [1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.
[1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named)
Splits: From Sioux City: a Republican and a Democratic strategist debate diesel costs, tariffs and whether Hinson can hold the seat
- Broken. Rule: unnamed source/unsourced figure ([1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named))
Same story: CBS News, Washington Examiner