The drastic budget cuts to mental healthcare programs implemented by Governor Kim Reynolds and her predecessor look awfully bad on paper. But what are some of the real-life impacts that actual Iowans are seeing in their day-to-day lives? That's something State...
State Representative Abby Finkenauer brought in an impressive fundraising haul for her first reporting quarter as a candidate for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, a key swing seat that Democrats hope to retake in 2018. Her campaign told Starting Line they raised...
At a hot and sun-drenched campaign picnic in Urbandale at Living History Farms, John Norris drew a sizable crowd to his gubernatorial kick-off tour. With about 200 people in attendance, Norris' event was the largest yet of the Democratic Terrace Hill hopefuls, as...
John Norris is launching his campaign for governor this weekend, touring the state on a six-day, 20-stop journey. It'll be the culmination of months of preparation, and he's expected to be a serious contender in the primary, in part thanks to his significant...
Des Moines political activist Heather Ryan, a candidate running in the Democratic primary for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, wrote a book four years ago in which she used the terms "ungrateful cunt" and "psychotic bitch" to describe individual women she worked...
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett kicked off his campaign for governor last week in front of a crowd of about 250 well-wishers in the city’s NewBo Market. There was no singing this time. But will Corbett's candidacy grow to anything more than a sideshow in the many...
Though two of the candidates have yet to officially declare their campaigns, Iowa Democrats’ eight-person gubernatorial field is nearing the end of the introductory phase. Now we’re into the never-ending forum stage, also known as the “fun” stage for people who...
In advance of Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett's announcement for governor today, Kim Reynolds' campaign looked to flex their organizational muscle by releasing a list of 1,050 county chairs. Yes, 1,050 for a state with 99 counties. I've seen a lot of county leader...
State Representative Abby Finkenauer got a big boost in her quest to take on Republican Rod Blum in Iowa's 1st Congressional District today. EMILY's List, the major political advocacy group that helps elect pro-choice women, endorsed Finknauer today. “Abby’s record...
What will general election voters be looking for in 2018? And will Democratic primary voters consider that? If you look at the political situation in Iowa and nationally right now and are positive that you have the answer, you're probably fooling yourself. A week...
