2019
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In Sanders, Supporters See A Candidate “Fighting For Workers”
Sen. Bernie Sanders made it clear he’s fighting for working people during his recent two-day swing through Iowa. He pushed his strong union ties, the fight for a $15 per hour minimum wage and efforts to make health care a human right. This trip was his first back on the campaign trail in Iowa since…
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An Emerging Scenario Where Buttigieg Wins The Nomination
The Midwest city mayor whose name no one could pronounce at the start of this year has come a long way in the Democratic primary. For a rising star in the party, vastly over-performing expectations in a crowded presidential field would easily be considered a victory in its own way. But there’s real reason to…
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In Iowa, Nancy Pelosi Hints Of How She Baited Trump In White House
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from watching this year’s new Democratic House majority, it’s that Speaker Nancy Pelosi can really get under President Donald Trump’s skin. A lot. Powerful women seem to have that affect on him. And Pelosi, today in Iowa, seemed to drop little hints that she knows exactly how to press…
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Gabbard Skips Iowa Forum, Appears On Fox News Instead
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bizarre week in American politics continued Thursday night, when she skipped an appearance at LULAC’s Latino town hall in Des Moines, appearing that evening instead on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show. There, she criticized House Democrats’ impeachment process, a reversal of her recent stance on the matter. Hours later, Gabbard would announce…
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Moderate Voters Flock To Biden In Southeast Iowa Swing
Former Vice President Joe Biden is “working like hell to win Iowa.” At least, that’s what he told reporters Wednesday afternoon in Iowa during a quick two-county swing. “It could end up being a must-win,” Biden said, of the first-in-the-nation caucus state. “It could not make a difference. It depends on how things roll out.”…
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Ashley Hinson Silent On Impeachment As Others Speak Out
Ashley Hinson, a state representative and Republican candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, has let a month pass by without weighing in on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The Linn County lawmaker has not condemned, or endorsed, Trump’s conversation with the president of Ukraine, in which he asked Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice…
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Ep125: Polk County Dems Prep For Pelosi, Municipal Elections
Polk County Democrats Chair Sean Bagniewski joins to talk about Nancy Pelosi’s event at Drake University on Saturday morning, as well as efforts from the county party to increase turnout for the municipal elections taking place in early November. Paige Godden joins Josh Cook for a discussion about Joe Biden’s Wednesday visit to the…
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How Affordable Housing Plans Shape DSM Mayoral Race
Several mayoral candidates with extensive, but different backgrounds dealing with Des Moines’ rising shortage of affordable housing have proposed varied approaches to solve the issue ahead of Nov. 5 elections. Incumbent Mayor Frank Cownie, who has led the city through rapid downtown development during his 16-year tenure, is up against local affordable housing developer Jack…
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What Grand View’s Politically-Active Latino Students Think Of 2020
Grand View University has been a welcoming place for Latinos for a long time, not only for students but also for Latino organizations such as Latina Leadership Initiative, !Al Éxito! and ¿Que Pasa Iowa? to mention a few. So, I was curious to learn more about this educational institution and decided to interview Alex Piedras,…
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Iowa Students Frustrated With Obtaining Voter ID Cards
Guest column from Drake University student Samantha Bayne. I re-registered to vote on Constitution Day, September 17th, 2019. I know that because I registered myself, before an event I led to introduce first-year Drake University students to the world of Iowa politics. Along with almost 30 other forms, I personally turned in my voter registration…
