How many times does a girl need to say “no” before you realize she’s just not that into you? The big dance is coming up for Democrats, and many progressives are still hoping Elizabeth Warren will be their date. Never mind that she’s declined...
The 1st quarter fundraising reports came out recently, and the race for Iowa’s 1st District continues to be one of the most interesting in the country. Let’s take a look at the numbers: Rod Blum Raised – Individuals: $49,043 Raised – PACs:...
Good morning readers! As always, a lot happened in the political world this week. Enjoy our Sunday Grab Bag of shorter takes on a number of Iowa and national political topics: Rubio Announces, I Guess Poor Marco Rubio. Already facing an uphill battle to gain...
When Ruth Lapointe of Mason City, Iowa started her clerkship in the Iowa House for Rep. Chris Hall this legislative session she never imagined she would be fighting for a bill surrounding an issue so close to home. The bill, House File 3 (HF3), was proposed to improve...
Hillary Clinton hoped to “start small” with her inaugural Iowa trip for her 2016 campaign, but that didn’t stop excited crowds from swarming her during two “off-the-record” drop-bys in Mt. Vernon and the Iowa Statehouse. Clinton briefly...