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Actor James Denton campaigned in Iowa for John Edwards over the weekend.

DES MOINES, Iowa (CNN) – James Denton, also known as plumber Mike Delfino
on the series 'Desperate Housewives,' said Sunday that Iowa is the "most important place to be right now."

Denton is campaigning in Iowa this weekend with the Edwards' eldest daughter, Cate, on behalf of her father, Sen. John Edwards, D-North Carolina.

"We're here because this is the most important place to be right now," Denton said. "You guys have the great opportunity to narrow down the field for the rest of the country.

"Iowans are very savvy politically," he added.

-CNN Iowa Producer Chris Welch