For a couple hours there on Monday, it looked like Democrats might really not have any race at all for their nomination. Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in...
Legislation isn't the only thing being talked about under the golden dome these days. It's that time in the campaign cycle when potential candidates are sizing up the competition, while...
If you're not in the room where decisions are being made, you might not like what choices others are making for you. That's the advice a Cornell College professor gave Liz Bennett about eight...
Good morning readers! As always, a lot happened in the political world this week. Enjoy our Sunday Grab Bag of shorter takes on a number of Iowa and national political topics: Jeb Bush and Rand...
I will be doing a live-blog of sorts covering Day 2 of CPAC. Stick with me throughout the day as I do quick-takes on the major speeches. Will catch up on the early speeches of Gingrich, Rubio and...
Hillary Clinton made her first major speech of the year in Silicon Valley on Tuesday, dominating the day's news cycle. Her remarks gave tantalizing hints as to what major themes would form the...
Both the Iowa House and Senate passed a 10-cent increase in the gas tax yesterday in what will likely be this session's largest legislative accomplishment (or failure, depending on your view)....
NBC's Parks and Recreation's seven-year run ends tonight with their series finale. Leslie Knope's drive, decent humanity and love for her town built a loyal following of fans for the show....
Supporters stressed the safety improvements for Iowa motorists that proposed legislation to allow driver licenses for undocumented immigrants could bring to the state. At a Moral Mondays meeting...
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-identified socialist, undertook a three-day visit to Iowa late last week to test out a potential presidential bid. From Thursday to Saturday, he hit liberal...
