Scott Walker's harsh talk today on Chinese President Xi Jinping may be aimed at positioning himself as a tough negotiator in American-Chinese relations, but it could end up hurting his relations on a more pressing political front: Iowa and its Governor, Terry...
After 11 days, 21 presidential candidates and a whole lot of pork chops-on-a-sticks eaten, the 2015 Iowa State Fair has (sadly) come to a close. It will likely be remembered as the most political caucus Fair for some time, with every legitimate candidate save for...
Speaking on a Saturday at the State Fair usually ensures a good-sized audience to listen to you as the high weekend attendance helps bring in some on-lookers. It also, however, seems to be a prime day for organized protests. The first three Soapbox speakers on...
Of all the Republican candidates to visit the Iowa State Fair this week, John Kasich certainly stood out in his speech at the Soapbox. Speaking inside to a decent-sized crowd of about 150 (the Soapbox, which he chose not to stand on, was moved inside due to threat...
Over a month has passed since Donald Trump's incendiary statements about immigrants set off a firestorm in the presidential race, but the immigration issue has found itself front and center once again this week among Republicans. And once again there seems to be...
The Iowa State Fair saved its most dreary weather for two Republican candidates struggling to keep up in the nomination fight. Marco Rubio faced a crowd this Tuesday at the Fair, but it was certainly not the type the presidential candidate was hoping for. Rain fell...
After all five Democrats toured the Iowa State Fair on Thursday and Saturday, the Republican candidates descended upon the Fair in full force on Sunday and Monday. Starting Line was on the scene to follow all the action - here's our observations from more full days...
What a tumultuous time the Republican field has experienced in just the path month. Nearly every candidate's standing has changed considerably from the last time we ranked the Republican White House hopefuls back in June. It was an incredibly busy weekend for...
Democrats now have two candidates in the 3rd District Congressional race to oust Republican David Young. Jim Mowrer announced this morning he's launching his own candidacy for the seat, having previously run last year against Steve King. “With encouragement from...
Beyond what the Wing Ding Dinner meant for individual candidates, the night put on display how excited and fired up Democrats are for 2016. That's not always the case when your party is already in the White House. The sold-out, record crowd cheered loud and often...
