The race to be the Democrat to beat Rod Blum has taken quite a few twists and turns this summer. Ravi Patel is out; Pat Murphy is in. While Chet Culver remains the 800-pound gorilla in the room...
I think it goes without saying that Iowans have a tremendous opportunity to meet presidential candidates. But, as Patrick pointed out in a post, many Iowans who participate in the caucus don’t...
Governor Terry Branstad sure has gotten unpopular recently. Maybe it's time for a change. But who should replace him? Hmm, how about.... Iowa native Ashton Kutcher? Sure, why not? Here's a list...
After the shellacking Democrats took in the 2010 and 2014 elections, one phrase is on the lips of many Iowa Caucus activists: "party building." How would their nominee strengthen the party...
Democratic candidates have brought up climate change often in their Iowa Caucus pitches the past few months, but this week saw the issue front and center with new proposals and visits by...
Nearly a month after Governor Terry Branstad issued his controversial vetoes, the reviews are in and they're unanimous: Iowans are pissed off. The vetoes that eliminated $56 million for K-12...
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Philanthropist Donald Trump was in Iowa last Saturday, where he gave prepared remarks about America’s post-colonial experience in Southeast Asia, with specific emphasis on the role of naval...
Three retired generals, including Wesley Clark, visited Des Moines on Wednesday to make the case for the Renewable Fuel Standard, linking its success to America's national security. On a trip...
For Iowa Democrats still coming down from the exciting high of the Hall of Fame Dinner in Cedar Rapids this Friday, good news: you've got two more fun events to go to in August. Coming up on...
