It's a little under a year out from the Iowa Caucus, and presidential candidates are already inundating the state to make their pitch to local activists. What's particularly fascinating from these initial visits is that the Democrats' campaigning and event styles are...
Cory Booker’s Unity Message Will Test Whether Twitter Is Wrong
For a man who drew national fame in part because of his clever use of social media while mayor of Newark, Cory Booker's message for his 2020 bid most certainly does not match the mood of today's political Twitter. In his first journey to Iowa after his presidential...
The Other Way That Pete Buttigieg Stood Out In Iowa
Even in an incredibly crowded 2020 field, there’s plenty of ways that Pete Buttigieg, mayor of a mid-sized Midwestern city, stands out: he’s young, gay, and an Afghanistan War veteran. But his first appearances in Iowa after his presidential campaign announcement were...
Push 2020 Dems On Their Rural Plan, Vilsack And Caucus Group Urges
Don't let Democrats running for president get through the Iowa Caucus without developing a real message for rural America, Tom Vilsack and a rural-focused issue group is suggesting to Democratic leaders in the state. "Every one of us should be taking this mantra to...
Cory Booker Expands Iowa Team Ahead Of Visit
Senator Cory Booker is beefing up his caucus operation in advance of his first trip to Iowa as an official presidential candidate. He's secured several additional experienced Iowa operatives to his team, and the previously-announced staff now have official job titles....
Love, Reparations, And Fighting Back: A Marianne Williamson Iowa Tour
She’s the presidential candidate that you may not have heard about, but millions of others outside the usual political circles have. Marianne Williamson, who has over 2.6 million Twitter followers, a collection of best-selling books, and frequent guest appearances on...
Andrew Yang Hopes UBI Pitch, “Cheap” Donors Lift Campaign In Iowa
Entrepreneur and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang joined the Johnston Area Democrats for breakfast Saturday, his eighth visit to the state. It was part of a three-day tour around Iowa. Yang spent a lot of time emphasizing that, from his experience and...
Steve Bullock Places Staff In Iowa To Lay 2020 Groundwork
Montana Governor Steve Bullock has placed at least one staffer in Iowa for preparation for a possible presidential run, Starting Line has confirmed with multiple sources. It would be the latest sign that Bullock is still headed toward a 2020 bid after he visited the...
Cory Booker Sets Iowa Trip Details For 2020 Announcement Tour
Senator Cory Booker will travel to Iowa for a two-day campaign swing a week after his announcement that he's running for president. Next Friday and Saturday, Booker plans to visit Mason City, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marshalltown, and Des Moines as part of...
John Hickenlooper Serves Up Beer And A Pragmatic Persona
Former Colorado Governor and craft beer aficionado John Hickenlooper made the most of his stop at Court Avenue Brewing Co. on Sunday. He kissed a baby, poured a craft beer for a voter (and then himself) and got to introductions. Inevitably, one of the first questions...