Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet talks to the media after speaking to the crowd of Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet visits with other democrats at the home of Helen Varner Feb. 21, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joe Amon, ap/The Denver PostColorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet visits with other democrats at the home of Helen Varner Feb. 21, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet hugs local organizer Kim Mangers after her story of losing her husband and her struggles with health care system in the ensuing months during a house party at the home of Helen Varner Feb. 21, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet speaks with local teachers during a house party at the home of Helen Varner Feb. 21, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSusan Daggett watches her husband Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet signing autographs before meeting with the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet Meeting with the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge House Party at Home of Rep. Kenan and Kathi Judge in Waukee February 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to a crowd of Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSusan Daggett listens as her husband Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet speaks to the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, Denver Post fileDemocratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet Meeting with the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge House Party at Home of Rep. Kenan and Kathi Judge in Waukee February 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet makes friends with Kenna Meredith 6, of Johnston before speaking with the Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSen. Michael Bennet signs his banner after speaking to the crowd of Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge in Johnston, Iowa, on Feb. 22, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet ready to get to work after being introduced by former Governor Tom Vilsack during a house party at home of Rep. Kenan and Kathi Judge Feb. 22, 2019, in Waukee, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet getting to know friends and neighbors during a house party at home of Representative Kenan and Kathi Judge Feb. 22, 2019, in Waukee, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWade Dooley of Marshalltown explains his worries of being able to sustain his family farm and the hardships of other small farmers to Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet during a discussion with farmers at the Lehman Farm February 23, 2019, in Polk City, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostU.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks with Iowa farmers at the Lehman Farm discussing their needs across the state and the country Feb. 23, 2019, in Polk City, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThe snow covered acres of Aaron Lehman as Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet visits with Iowa farmers to learn of their needs at the Lehman Farm Feb. 23, 2019, in Polk City, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAaron Lehman leads Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet and his neighbors for a look around the Lehman Farm before a discussion of the needs of the Iowa farmers Feb. 23, 2019, in Polk City, Iowa.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet talks with Aaron Lehman during a look around his snow covered acres on the Lehman Farm before a discussion of the needs of the Iowa farmers with his neighbors Feb. 23, 2019, in Polk City, Iowa.
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Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet talks to the media after speaking to the crowd of Polk County Democrats at Doc's Lounge Feb. 22, 2019, in Johnston, Iowa.
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet introduced himself as a possible presidential candidate during a series of gatherings Feb. 21-12 in Iowa. He called for a new political culture in America, one that rejects the worst of the past decade and builds upon the nation’s greatest success. Bennet spoke with Iowa Democrats, current and former state political leaders and farmers during his visit to the state. Take a look at some of the best images from The Denver Post’s coverage of his trip.
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