O’Malley Super PAC Hiring Iowa Caucus Field Team
In a clear sign we’ve entered a new era in Iowa campaigns, Starting Line hears that the Martin O’Malley-backing Super PAC, Generation Forward, is pl... Read more.
Murphy Poll Shows Him Up in 1st District; Pelosi Donates to Vernon
Any will-he-or-won’t-he speculation on Pat Murphy running again for the 1st District was largely put to rest yesterday when he released a poll he sponsore... Read more.
Iowa Travel Guide: Cedar Rapids
As Iowa’s second-largest city, Cedar Rapids plays host to presidential candidate visits very frequently. Known as the City of Five Seasons (the fifth bein... Read more.
It’s A Banner Week For Iowa Caucus Campaigning
Christmas in July is a popular contradiction; have a Christmas party while the temperatures are soaring and lemonade is the beverage of choice. It is... Read more.
Hillary Clinton Building Impressive Iowa Endorsement List
Determined to not be out-organized in the Iowa Caucus again, Hillary Clinton’s Iowa campaign has been hard at work for months, constructing an impressive ... Read more.
Is Jim Webb the Second Coming of Newt Gingrich?
The Santa Maria Winery in Carroll, Iowa is a lovely place. Great food, good atmosphere, an elegant events center. (I’m not much of a wine... Read more.
In Follow-Up Emails GOP Senator Reveals Republicans’ Real Education Plan
Apparently Senator David Johnson wasn’t finished sending questionable emails on education just yet. In other emails Starting Line obtained from readers an... Read more.
GOP Senator Tells Teacher To “Quit Whining” About School Funds
Some Senate Republicans must be feeling pretty cranky following the statewide outcry over Governor Terry Branstad’s veto of the $56 million one-time fundi... Read more.
NextGen Climate Quickly Becoming Most Active Caucus Issue Group
Every Iowa Caucus season brings in the big names running for president, but it also attracts a lot of issue-based groups who organize for the... Read more.
Rubio Finds Excitement, Big Crowds in Central Iowa
Presidential candidate Marco Rubio should be pleased with his recent visit to Des Moines. Young professionals packed the house at the Exile Brewing Company to... Read more.