Republican hopefuls make pitches to voters in Iowa

Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence have been campaigning in Iowa (Charlie Neibergall/Joseph Cress/AP)

Eight Republican presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa to pitch themselves to voters and, in Mike Pence’s case, hop on a motorcycle.

The former vice president and Florida governor, Ron DeSantis were among the White House contenders appearing at a rally at the state fairgrounds near Des Moines hosted by US Senator Joni Ernst.