Nationally, Carson was able to gain similar support. In late September, Carson had a lead in an IBD/TIPP poll of seven points. Carson noticed poll leads in late October of four and six points nationally. In other polls that showed Trump leading, Trump’s lead had shrunk to single digits.
Three speakers — including a Drake alum — brought out cheers for the President before he spoke.
The National and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden opened for Obama during his Sept. 1 visit to Des Moines.