Non-campaign, local road events bring politicians in front of rural, small-town, and apolitical America

Political smack talk with a side of Kentucky mutton and pork. Minnesota turkey dinners for hopeful political winners. Talking policy stances to Iowa fairgoers eating pork chops on sticks. Between scheduled campaign rallies and town halls, U.S. political candidates have for decades sought to bring their ideas to established local events that draw crowds and…