Fred Hubbell is releasing a new TV ad today for his gubernatorial bid, taking aim at Governor Kim Reynolds' $20 million tax credit deal to bring just 50 jobs to Iowa. In it, the Des Moines businessman knocks Republicans' continuing trend of emptying the state's budget...
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Boulton Campaign Projects Momentum In Video As 2017 Draws To A Close
The current phase of the Iowa Democrats' gubernatorial primary is quickly coming to a close as 2017 nears its end, and campaigns like Nate Boulton's are looking to show momentum as they head into the final six-month stretch of the primary. Once January arrives, the...
Who Stood Out At Iowa Democrats’ Fall Gala Event
Iowa Democrats had their biggest night of the year on Monday, both in terms of importance and size. Around 3,000 people turned out to see Alec Baldwin and the seven Democrats running for governor, an encouraging sign of excitement and resolve for the party hoping to...
Early Rally Scenes At Iowa Dem’s Big Fall Gala
It's the biggest night of the year for Iowa Democrats as activists and donors gather for the state party's annual Fall Gala event (formerly the JJ Dinner) in Des Moines. Alec Baldwin's booking for the event, combined with a hotly contested seven-way gubernatorial...
Nate Boulton Finishes 99 County Tour In Kim Reynolds’ Hometown
State Senator Nate Boulton finished up his statewide 99 county tour this weekend, visiting Montgomery and Clarke County with stops in Red Oak and Osceola on Sunday. He's the first Democratic gubernatorial candidate to complete what Iowa politicos call the "Full...
John Norris Rolls Out Extensive Leadership Team For Gubernatorial Bid
John Norris announced his new statewide steering committee team for his gubernatorial campaign yesterday, putting out a list of 91 well-known activists, elected officials and party leaders. Some of the most recognizable names include State Representatives Jo Oldson...
Todd Prichard Backs Fred Hubbell For Governor
Former gubernatorial candidate Todd Prichard has made his pick for the office he sought earlier this year, reports Ed Tibbetts. The Charles City state representative announced today that he's endorsing Fred Hubbell in the Democratic primary for governor. “I’m...
Starting Line Poll: Fred Hubbell Out To An Early Lead In Gubernatorial Primary
Des Moines businessman Fred Hubbell has jumped out to an early lead in Iowa Democrats' gubernatorial primary, according to a poll of likely Democratic primary-goers Starting Line commissioned with 20/20 Insight this past week. The June 5 primary next year is still a...
Two State Sex Harassment Scandals, Two Different Reactions
A sexual harassment scandal at the Kentucky Statehouse has rocked the state's politics in recent days, resulting in a top Republican lawmaker stepping down from his leadership post. House Speaker Jeff Hoover resigned from his position (though not from the Legislature)...
Kim Reynolds Decries Lack Of Civility, Names Steve King Co-Chair Next Day
Why, oh why, is politics so nasty? That was Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' lament yesterday when she was pressed by reporters about why she said at her recent fundraiser, "The liberals are unhinged and they are out for us." Her stated excuse for the highly-provocative...