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C-SPAN tells me "Road to the White House 2024" coverage begins Friday with Mike Pompeo in Iowa, speaking to the Machine Shed in Urbandale to the Westside Conservative Club, to be shown later that day.

Flashback ... Here's how past cycles started, courtesy of C-SPAN communications director Howard Mortman:

2020 D: Julian Castro, New Hampshire, Feb. 16, 2018

2020 R: Jeff Flake, New Hampshire, March 16, 2018

2016 D: Joe Biden, South Carolina, May 3, 2013

2016 R: Ted Cruz, South Carolina, May 3, 2013

2012 R: Mitt Romney in New Hampshire Sept. 25, 2010

2008 D: John Edwards in New Hampshire, Feb. 5, 2005

2008 R: Mitt Romney in South Carolina, Feb. 21, 2005

C-SPAN's 2024 election coverage officially kicks off with Mike Pompeo in Iowa

Then-Secretary of State Pompeo at the White House in December. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Elections

C-SPAN tells me &quot;Road to the White House 2024&quot; coverage begins Friday with Mike Pompeo in Iowa, speaking to the Machine Shed in Urbandale to the Westside Conservative Club, to be shown later that day.Flashback ... Here&#x27;s how past cycles started, courtesy of C-SPAN communications director Howard Mortman:

2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

Politics & Policy

C-SPAN's 2024 election coverage officially kicks off with Mike Pompeo in Iowa

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