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In Iowa, establishment GOP candidates play expectations game

In Iowa, establishment GOP candidates play expectations game

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jeb Bush and Chris Christie won't win Iowa. Marco Rubio probably won't either. But these Republican presidential candidates are devoting significant time and resources to the state in a battle to beat expectations — and each other — in the Feb. 1 GOP caucuses. Each hopes a surprisingly strong showing in Iowa will give him a boost heading into the New Hampshire primary, where the political landscape is more favorable to more traditional candidates.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jeb Bush and Chris Christie won't win Iowa. Marco Rubio probably won't either. But these Republican presidential candidates are devoting significant time and resources to the state in a battle to beat expectations — and each other — in the Feb. 1 GOP caucuses. Each hopes a surprisingly strong showing in Iowa will give him a boost heading into the New Hampshire primary, where the political landscape is more favorable to more traditional candidates.…