Iowa Democrats Vote In Raft Of Younger Leaders
Iowa Democrats will move forward after the 2016 election disaster with a lot of younger, diverse and fresh faces heading up their efforts. At the party’s... Read more.
Derek Eadon Elected Iowa Democrats Chair As Party Begins To Unify
Longtime Iowa political operative Derek Eadon prevailed in a seven-candidate field to become the new chair of the Iowa Democratic Party on Saturday. After month... Read more.
“Down the Rabbit Hole” – How Will We Democrats Define Ourselves?
An open letter from an Iowa political staffer (who couldn’t use their name) Dear Iowa Democrats, The paradigm has shifted and we have stepped through... Read more.
Complex Voting System To Be Used In IDP Chair Race Saturday
A consensus has formed in Iowa political circles on how the Iowa Democratic Party’s chair race will go down on Saturday: No one has any... Read more.
Storytelling Can Win Hearts And Voters
Democrats love to quote facts in defending their positions or countering Republicans’ claims. They’re convinced that building a persuasive argument depends ... Read more.
Martin O’Malley To Campaign With Monica Kurth In House Special
Democratic Iowa House candidate Monica Kurth will get some GOTV assistance next weekend from former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley on January 28. The p... Read more.
Veterans Warn Legislators About Collective Bargaining Changes
If you weaken collective bargaining laws, you hurt Iowa veterans. That was the message from a group of labor union members who are veterans that... Read more.
Liz Mathis Passes On Gubernatorial Run
State Senator Liz Mathis has decided against running for governor, she announced at a meeting of the Northwest Des Moines Democrats tonight. Her decision ends... Read more.
Tom Vilsack’s New Gig: President Of U.S. Dairy Export Council
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will be leading the U.S. Dairy Export Council starting next month, the organization announced today. It had been rumored for... Read more.
Uniting Progressives Into An “Indivisible” Force
Democrats facing a Republican majority both in Iowa and nationally must return to the basics. Without the votes in Congress or in the Iowa Legislature... Read more.