Dave Loebsack Launches Post-Mortem On Iowa Democrats’ Losses
One the greatest remaining frustrations from the past six years in Democratic politics has been that after the blowout losses in 2010 and 2014, the party... Read more.
IDP Chair Candidates Talk Millennial Involvement, Rural Outreach At Forum
Seven of the eight candidates who are vying to lead the Iowa Democratic Party next year gathered to take part in a forum at Grand... Read more.
Two Chances Coming Up To See IDP Chair Candidates At Forums
The Iowa Democratic Party is set to select its next party chair on January 21 in what is expected to be a wide-open contest following... Read more.
Chris Hall Blasts Branstad, GOP For Lagging Economy, Tax Giveaways
Yesterday’s revised estimate of Iowa’s projected revenue for the 2017 fiscal year shows a decrease in available funds, leading to some tough decis... Read more.
All Hands On Deck: How To Fight Back In The 2017 Legislative Session
The Iowa Legislature will return this January with Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, eager to implement a broad-reaching conservative agenda. ... Read more.
Iowa Governor Now Top Pick-Up Opportunity For Democrats
The path back to victory for Democrats will start with a host of gubernatorial races in 2018, with many of the most competitive contests located in... Read more.
With Trump, Fascism Rises In America
“Fascism: an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization. (in general use) extreme right-wing, authoritarian, or i... Read more.
Martin O’Malley To Return To Iowa For Lykam Special Election Help
A familiar face for Iowans will make one last appearance in the state before 2016 ends. Martin O’Malley plans on making a trip to Davenport... Read more.
Bye Bye Branstad. Hello Governor Reynolds.
It’s official: Terry Branstad will be the next ambassador to China. Donald Trump spokesman Jason Miller said the President Elect announced Branstad’... Read more.
So, This Is Really How It’s Going To Be, Eh?
At this point nothing really surprises me anymore about Donald Trump, but that doesn’t make his actions any less shocking or disturbing. There were many... Read more.