Asa Hutchinson’s Iowa campaign event draws six attendees.

Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson connects with voters in Iowa

Asa Hutchinson, the former governor of Arkansas and a Republican presidential candidate, recently held a campaign event in Iowa. Despite the small turnout of just six people, Hutchinson’s visit to a small town outside of Ames has been making waves in battleground states.

“Thanks to Governor @AsaHutchinson for visiting Nevada and answering questions from voters today!”

Mayor Brett Barker of Nevada, Iowa, shared a photograph of the event on Twitter, expressing gratitude for Hutchinson’s presence. Barker, who also serves as a senior policy adviser to the Iowa Pharmacy Association, highlighted the importance of engaging with voters.

However, the photo of the small audience became a target for mockery on social media. Radio host Larry O’Connor humorously remarked, “ASA FEVER IS SPREADING!!!” Another user pointed out the abundance of empty chairs compared to attendees.

Undeterred by the criticism, Hutchinson shared a photo on Wednesday afternoon from a different event, this time in front of a large crowd at the Education Commission of the States. He described the enthusiasm as contagious.

Hutchinson is determined to secure a spot on the debate stage scheduled for August 23, just six weeks away. To qualify, candidates must have 40,000 unique donors, with at least 200 donors from 20 different states, and achieve a 1% rating in three national qualifying polls.

Unfortunately, Hutchinson falls short in terms of donor numbers, with only over 5,000 donors reported by the Associated Press. His national polling average, according to RealClearPolitics, stands at 0.8%.

The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Hutchinson campaign for comment.

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