Taking A Writing Break, Check Back On Monday
Hey readers, I’m going to be taking a break from writing for the rest of this week and weekend, but I’ll be back on Monday.... Read more.
Clinton’s Iowa Caucus Win Looks More Impressive In Retrospect
The Clinton campaign celebrated their Iowa Caucus victory back on February 1st, but they had certainly hoped for a larger margin. Nearly two months later, howe... Read more.
Will SCOTUS Scrutiny Spell The End Of The “Full Grassley”?
Where’s Chuck Grassley? Not many people seem to know the answer to that, despite the Senate being on a two-week recess. That’s typically when Iowa... Read more.
Rod Blum Wishes A Recession On A Major American City
Most politicians typically advocate for more jobs and economic development. Unless you’re Rod Blum, apparently. The Iowa Congressman from the 1st ... Read more.
Rising Star Profile: North Liberty Mayor Amy Nielsen
When Amy Nielsen ran for mayor of North Liberty in 2014, few expected her to succeed. It was her first campaign for public office in... Read more.
More Groups Join Coalition Demanding Grassley Act On Nomination
A crowd of over 50 Iowans formed a rally outside the federal building that houses Chuck Grassley’s office in Des Moines on Monday. They were... Read more.
Iowa Republican Candidate Has Greatest Name Ever
It takes a lot of guts to put your name on the ballot for public office. Unless you have a really badass name, that is.... Read more.
Local Democrats Need To Step Up And Run In These 10 Districts
If you’re a Democrat who’s ever had the slightest bit of interest in running for public office, I’m telling you: 2016 is your time. With... Read more.
Iowa Already The Center Of The Political Universe Again
That didn’t take long. A mere seven weeks ago the TV satellite trucks and campaign headquarters packed up and headed out from Iowa following the... Read more.
Does An Actual Nominee Affect Chuck Grassley’s Race Much?
For weeks Senator Chuck Grassley has come under fire for his refusal to hold hearings for President Barack Obama’s eventual Supreme Court nominee. That no... Read more.