Jim Webb Shines, Lincoln Chafee Bombs At Labor Convention
Four of the five Democrats running for President spoke to an AFL-CIO convention at Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona, giving Iowa labor leaders a policy-focused... Read more.
One Of The Most Ridiculous (Yet Smart) Iowa Caucus Events I’ve Attended
Face painters, a giant American flag, Disney characters and Maya Angelou’s old tour bus. Ben Carson’s “Family Fun” night in downtown Des... Read more.
Winners And Losers Of The First Republican Debate
Presidential primary debates, how we’ve missed you. The Fox News Republican debate last night more than lived up to the weeks of hype, with things... Read more.
The Race To Replace Kraig Paulsen As Speaker
Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen surprised the state’s political watchers yesterday by announcing that he would be stepping down from his position and not... Read more.
Steve King Says It’s Legal, So I Tried To Marry My Lawnmower
“You could marry your lawnmower with this decision,” Iowa Congressman Steve King said last week about the recent Supreme Court ruling on gay marriag... Read more.
Monday Power Ranking: 1st District – Democrats (August ’15)
The race to be the Democrat to beat Rod Blum has taken quite a few twists and turns this summer. Ravi Patel is out; Pat... Read more.
10 Ways Ashton Kutcher Would Be A Better Governor Than Terry Branstad
Governor Terry Branstad sure has gotten unpopular recently. Maybe it’s time for a change. But who should replace him? Hmm, how about…. Iowa native A... Read more.
Would Bernie Sanders Help Rebuild The Democratic Party?
After the shellacking Democrats took in the 2010 and 2014 elections, one phrase is on the lips of many Iowa Caucus activists: “party building.” How... Read more.
Climate Change Proposals Take Center Stage in Iowa
Democratic candidates have brought up climate change often in their Iowa Caucus pitches the past few months, but this week saw the issue front and... Read more.
Turning Point: Have Iowa Republicans Finally Gone Too Far?
Nearly a month after Governor Terry Branstad issued his controversial vetoes, the reviews are in and they’re unanimous: Iowans are pissed off. The vetoes ... Read more.