Now that we're under a month out from the Iowa Caucus, the Republican presidential field once again shows some real movement. The top two spots seem pretty secure at this point, but everything underneath looks increasingly up in the air. The battle to emerge from...
First and second place in the Iowa Caucus appear to largely be set at this point, with Ted Cruz and Donald Trump far ahead of the rest of the Republican pack. But what about third place? That may end up as the real prize here. There's a fascinating and competitive...
It's the last day of 2015! Which means it finally gets less weird to talk about the 2016 election when the vast majority of important campaign developments and work came in 2015. Before the year is out, Starting Line is doing a year-end wrap-up of the best and...
While the Republican and Democratic candidates battle it out in the early states in their respective primaries, the main battle royale looms in the general election later next year. But that fight won't simply be waged by the eventual nominees of both parties. A...
Martin O'Malley was the first presidential candidate back in Iowa following the Christmas holiday season, speaking to a crowd of a little over 100 people at the Des Moines Social Club last night. He was at an event hosted by STAR PAC, an organization that focuses...
Good morning readers! I hope you all had a great holiday and are rested and relaxed for the final month of the Iowa Caucus. This Sunday Grab Bag will be a lot shorter as I've been spending the past couple days with family and there isn't as much to write about. 5...
It's the story that won't die. More than a week after the biggest kerfuffle on the Democratic primary side yet, a certain member of Sanders' top advisers simply won't let go and continues to press the DNC/VAN data breach. Perhaps he just thinks it's good business,...
3rd District Congressional candidate Desmund Adams gathered friends, family and local activists at a Des Moines hotel on the morning of Christmas Eve to announce a long list of new endorsements for his campaign. Former Lt. Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman came on board as...
It's almost Christmas and Starting Line is in the festive mood. The presidential candidates have worked long and hard this year, and perhaps it's time for the voters to reward them with a gift for the holidays. But what to get each? They almost all are certain to...
The Iowa Caucus isn't just about the presidential candidates. Every cycle a multitude of issue-based organizations pop up in Iowa to advocate for their priority. Some are just here for the caucus, while others use the excitement around the presidential race to...
