Iowa Caucus

Sen. Bernie Sanders made it clear he’s fighting for working people during his recent two-day swing through Iowa. He pushed his strong union ties, the fight for a $15 per hour minimum wage and efforts to make health care a human right. This trip was his first back on the campaign trail in Iowa since…

The Midwest city mayor whose name no one could pronounce at the start of this year has come a long way in the Democratic primary. For a rising star in the party, vastly over-performing expectations in a crowded presidential field would easily be considered a victory in its own way. But there’s real reason to…

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bizarre week in American politics continued Thursday night, when she skipped an appearance at LULAC’s Latino town hall in Des Moines, appearing that evening instead on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show. There, she criticized House Democrats’ impeachment process, a reversal of her recent stance on the matter. Hours later, Gabbard would announce…

Former Vice President Joe Biden is “working like hell to win Iowa.”  At least, that’s what he told reporters Wednesday afternoon in Iowa during a quick two-county swing. “It could end up being a must-win,” Biden said, of the first-in-the-nation caucus state. “It could not make a difference. It depends on how things roll out.”…

Michael Bennet, the Colorado senator and Democratic presidential candidate, now has a group of Polk County residents dedicated to spreading his message in the key Iowa county. The Polk County steering committee will “offer strategic guidance and lead outreach and organizing efforts” in the area as the Bennet campaign works to expand its presence in…

While Democrats were debating health care plans all this year, a less-noticed storyline was playing out on Iowa TV screens. Conservative organizations were dumping millions on ads opposing Medicare for All or even a public option here. While those messages were aimed more at general election swing voters, Democratic caucus-goers saw them all the same.…

Senator Amy Klobuchar had a good week following her performance on Tuesday’s debate stage. She raised more than $1.5 million in just 36 hours — in comparison to the $4.8 million she raised all of the third quarter — and her team collected a record amount of commit to caucus cards Friday. Klobuchar revealed two…

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke about Washington corruption and fielded questions about topics like climate change during a Sunday campaign event in Indianola, Iowa today before finally addressing recent attacks on her plan to pay for ‘Medicare for All’ during closing remarks. Warren has steadily risen in Iowa’s polls despite facing recent heat from competitors…

Guest post from State Representative Andy McKean, who became a Democrat earlier this year during the legislative session. Amy Klobuchar now has the backing of both Iowa legislators who left the Republican Party during Donald Trump’s presidency (former State Senator David Johnson previously endorsed). I am deeply concerned by the divide that exists in America…

Iowans are used to the enthusiasm surrounding presidential elections, meeting candidates at house gatherings and asking questions on issues that matter to them. This is a frequent occurrence, a chance that at times may be taken for granted. The chance for many to hear the stump speeches at the Iowa State Fair does not go…