Underdog Candidates Hit Up Bars Where Everyone Knows Their Name
Martin O’Malley started to teach the chorus to the crowd, but most of them already knew the words. A packed bar of volunteers, staff and... Read more.
The GOP Fight Against Iowa Public Schools Ramps Up Again
Guest Post from House Minority Leader Mark Smith The 2016 session starts next week and another protracted battle over public schools seems to be looming.... Read more.
Tom Vilsack Faces Fallout After Backing Branstad’s Education Plan
Many Democrats were rather surprised to see Secretary of Agriculture and former Democratic Governor Tom Vilsack sitting next to Governor Terry Branstad on Tuesd... Read more.
Here We Go Again: Branstad’s Newest Ploy To Take Money From Schools
The hope that education funding might emerge as a less-controversial issue this legislative session was quickly dashed on Tuesday with Governor Terry Branstad a... Read more.
Sanders Picks Off Some Labor Activists In Iowa
Who will union members back in the Iowa Caucus? On paper it would seem like Hillary Clinton will enjoy the overwhelming percentage of labor support... Read more.
Maybe Braley Was Right About That Farmer From Iowa
Democrats around the country warned what would happen if Republicans took over the U.S. Senate in 2014, allowing Iowa’s Chuck Grassley to take over the... Read more.
Martin O’Malley Soldiers On With Retail Efforts As Caucus Nears
*Knock knock* “Hi, I’m Martin O’Malley, I’m running for President.” “Oh, hi!” For underdog Democratic candidate Martin... Read more.
Monday Power Rankings: Iowa Caucus – Republicans (January)
Now that we’re under a month out from the Iowa Caucus, the Republican presidential field once again shows some real movement. The top two spots... Read more.
Could Chris Christie Be The Big Caucus Night Surprise?
First and second place in the Iowa Caucus appear to largely be set at this point, with Ted Cruz and Donald Trump far ahead of... Read more.
The 2015 Iowa Starting Line Awards
It’s the last day of 2015! Which means it finally gets less weird to talk about the 2016 election when the vast majority of important... Read more.