In Pictures: Presidential campaigns ramps up ahead of Iowa Caucus
The US presidential candidates face their first hard test in Iowa, where the Democratic and Republican Iowa Caucus will be held on Feb 1. The caucus is traditionally the focus of intense scrutiny as the results are seen as the first sign of which candidate might win the nomination of his or her political party.
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Republican candidate Marco Rubio speaking at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Supporters trying to meet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Protesters against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's stance on immigration picket his campaign event at Marshalltown Community School District Roundhouse Gym.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at a rally in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina speaking at a campaign stop at Sip Coffee and Wine Bistro in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Billie Jean King, former professional tennis player, wearing Hillary Clinton sunglasses during an event in support of the Democratic presidential candidate in Ames, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Co-founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Ben Cohen (left) and Jerry Greenfield, supporters of Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, leaving the Winterset Bernie 2016 Field Office in Winterset, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Mrs Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate (centre), greeting attendees during a campaign event in Decorah, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaking at the steelworkers union hall in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan 26, 2015.
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