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presidential candidates. When President Barack Obama won his first term in 2008, he did so with heavy support from states in the region. In 2016, the Midwest played a pivotal role in the election of 

Contenders in the 2020 race appear to be paying attention.

 On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a town hall at 

, and Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to make an appearance at the State Fair on Saturday.

, assistant professor of political science at Beloit College, and 

, director of the Michigan Economic Center, about the key issues that matter to Midwest voters and how the region could affect the coming presidential elections.

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Midwestern appeal has often helped presidential candidates, and may do so again next year. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with two political experts about issues that matter to voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Midwestern appeal has often helped presidential candidates, and may do so again next year.  MPR News host Kerri Miller speaks with two political experts about issues that matter to voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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