John Kasich’s Big Iowa Problem Isn’t Medicaid Or Immigration, It’s This
Of all the Republican candidates to visit the Iowa State Fair this week, John Kasich certainly stood out in his speech at the Soapbox. Speaking... Read more.
GOP On Immigration: King Backs “Rapist” Comments, Mickelson Suggests Slavery
Over a month has passed since Donald Trump’s incendiary statements about immigrants set off a firestorm in the presidential race, but the immigration issu... Read more.
Falling Candidates Shake Off Frustration At State Fair
The Iowa State Fair saved its most dreary weather for two Republican candidates struggling to keep up in the nomination fight. Marco Rubio faced a... Read more.
Protesters Boo Walker, Carson Pulls A Crowd, Fiorina Has Fun
After all five Democrats toured the Iowa State Fair on Thursday and Saturday, the Republican candidates descended upon the Fair in full force on Sunday... Read more.
Monday Power Rankings: Iowa Caucus – Republicans (August)
What a tumultuous time the Republican field has experienced in just the path month. Nearly every candidate’s standing has changed considerably from the la... Read more.
Jim Mowrer Launches 3rd District Run
Democrats now have two candidates in the 3rd District Congressional race to oust Republican David Young. Jim Mowrer announced this morning he’s launching ... Read more.
Wing Ding Dinner Analysis – Fired Up Democrats Cheer Their Candidates
Beyond what the Wing Ding Dinner meant for individual candidates, the night put on display how excited and fired up Democrats are for 2016. That’s... Read more.
Fair Frenzy: Sanders’ Big Day, Trump Copter, Hillary Meets Butter Cow
“Nothing Compares” says this year’s Iowa State Fair slogan. They had no idea how right they’d be. I’ve experienced a lot of crazy,... Read more.
Caucus Campaign Scenes From Day 1 Of The Iowa State Fair
It’s the most fun eleven days of the political season: the Iowa State Fair during the Iowa Caucus! The campaign festivities got off to a... Read more.
Mental Health Closures Destroying Branstad Approval, New Poll Shows
PPP Polls released two extremely interesting Iowa-focused polls on Monday and Tuesday, taking a look both at the presidential race and Iowa issues. The first... Read more.