It seems every time you get a political fundraising email, the candidate insists that their most critical finance deadline ever is looming. When you get last-minute pitches for funds from now until Monday, though, they're probably telling the truth. Monday, May 14...
Over the past several years while running Iowa Starting Line, I've been to a lot of political rallies, forums, debates, fundraisers, protests and more county party potluck dinners than I care to mention. I don't think I've ever been to an event like the one I...
With just three and a half weeks remaining in the Democratic primary, the candidates are criss-crossing the state and blanketing the airwaves and mailboxes with ads. They're also rolling out endorsements from late-deciding leaders to project momentum. Here's a look...
If you've been listening to Cardi B's new album on repeat since it came out, there's a decent chance you're voting for Nate Boulton in the Democratic primary. But if you end your evening relaxing with a nice glass of wine and listening to some Chopin, it's more...
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks about new early voting rules with Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald, followed by an interview with 3rd district congressional candidate Cindy Axne & audio from Nancy...
Des Moines businessman Fred Hubbell holds a substantial lead over the rest of the Democratic gubernatorial field, according to a new poll released this morning. A Remington Research Group poll commissioned by KBUR Radio of Burlington showed Hubbell at 46%, well...
Iowans can start voting as of today for the June 5 primary. Many Democratic campaigns took the opportunity to bring out their supporters to a county auditor's office early today and get their first votes in the bank. Secretary of State candidate Deidre DeJear is...
The 6-week abortion ban law that Republicans passed this week should get bogged down in the courts for years, but the political fallout from it will come much sooner. While some in the far-right evangelical community will be happy, most Iowans aren't eager to see...
Shortly after 3:00 this afternoon, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Iowa. It is the most restrictive measure in the entire country. "It's a big day in Iowa," Reynolds said at the bill signing in her office,...
Governor Kim Reynolds has until Saturday to decide whether to sign or veto Republicans' 6-week abortion ban. There's probably a 99% chance she signs it. But before it actually happens, let's take a look at the potential political fallout - as well as her huge...
