The businessman positioned himself as a presidential candidate who has appeal across the political spectrum in the event held two days before the first caucus in Iowa on February 3.
"In Iowa that happens to me at every single event," the 45-year-old continued."Every single day someone comes to me and says 'I voted for Donald Trump.'
Yang then asked his audience,"I don't want to put anyone on the spot here, but if you're willing to share, how many people here in this room voted for Donald Trump?" with one member of the crowd heard shouting back"I did.
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks to guests during a campaign stop at Drake University on January 13, 2020 inAmericans are losing jobs to automation On Monday, Iowa Democrats will take part in the country's first contest to decide their presidential candidate, which will be followed by contests next month in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Since 1972, Iowa has been the first state to vote in the Democratic Party presidential primaries.Last week, a poll showed Biden
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