Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson spoke at a campaign event in Iowa to a room of six people on Tuesday.
The former Arkansas governor has been swinging battleground states including a small town outside of Ames, Iowa.
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Nevada, Iowa, Mayor Brett Barker posted the photograph of the small audience on Twitter.
“Thanks to Governor @AsaHutchinson for visiting Nevada and answering questions from voters today!” Barker wrote on social media. Barker also serves as a senior policy adviser to the Iowa Pharmacy Association.
Many people on social media mocked the photo of six people at his campaign event.
“ASA FEVER IS SPREADING!!!” radio host Larry O’Connor quipped.
Another social media user said, “There’s more empty chairs than attendees.”
On Wednesday afternoon, Hutchinson posted a photo before a large crowd at an Education Commission of the States event.
Just finished my term as Chair of Education Commission of the States. As President I will continue to encourage computer science education so that we compete globally in new technologies. And our students will benefit as well …in whatever field they choose. pic.twitter.com/RzjwHSqDNz
— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) July 12, 2023
Last week, he posted a photo in South Carolina of a larger crowd than the Iowa event.
“The enthusiasm was contagious,” he tweeted.
The enthusiasm was contagious last night at the Young Greenville and 4th District Club meeting in South Carolina. Everyone here is ready for change & and I will bring it! pic.twitter.com/N2QSJIEl1e
— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) July 7, 2023
Hutchinson is vying for a spot on the Aug. 23 debate stage, only six weeks away. To be eligible for the debate stage, candidates must have 40,000 unique donors and at least 200 donors from 20 different states to qualify and receive 1% in three national qualifying polls.
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The former governor has only over 5,000 donors, according to the Associated Press. The RealClearPolitics national polling average for Hutchinson is 0.8%.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Hutchinson campaign for comment.
