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Associated Press - July 31, 2010 10:04 AM ET
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Rep. Steve King has never been shy about offering his opinion, but this year he has taken even stronger positions on topics ranging from immigration to President Barack Obama's views on issue of race.
King, a Republican who represents western Iowa's 5th District, acknowledged he's tried to raise his profile in an effort to push the GOP to the right and see like-minded candidates elected to Congress.
To do that, he's begun appearing frequently on conservative national television and radio shows, plus traveling around the country to campaign for candidates.
Although his statements have been criticized by Democrats and others, King doesn't appear to be hurting himself in his conservative district. He won a fourth term two years ago with 60% of the vote.
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