Live Blog: Iowa Ag Summit
Starting Line will be live-blogging Bruce Rastetter’s Iowa Ag Summit happening today at the Iowa Fair Grounds. A long list of potential Republican preside... Read more.
Where Are Iowa Democrats’ Rural Leaders?
The next great Republican cattle call is this weekend at GOP mega-donor Bruce Rastetter’s Ag Summit in Des Moines. The event will discuss issues affecting... Read more.
House GOP Tries Scott Walker-Style Hit on Teachers’ Bargaining Rights
Democrats on the House Labor Committee fought back against a new Republican proposal during a marathon meeting on Wednesday night. On Monday House Republicans h... Read more.
Matt Paul to Lead Hillary Clinton’s Iowa Caucus Campaign
The Washington Post reported on Wednesday afternoon that Matt Paul will run Hillary Clinton’s Iowa operations for the caucus. Paul was the communications ... Read more.
Martin O’Malley Keeps His Eye on the Prize
For a couple hours there on Monday, it looked like Democrats might really not have any race at all for their nomination. Maryland Senator Barbara... Read more.
Rumor Roundup: Statehouse Retirements and 2016 Runs
Legislation isn’t the only thing being talked about under the golden dome these days. It’s that time in the campaign cycle when potential candidates... Read more.
New Legislator Profile: Liz Bennett
If you’re not in the room where decisions are being made, you might not like what choices others are making for you. That’s the advice... Read more.
Sunday Grab Bag: Bush and Rand’s Base Problem, Schock’s Luck
Good morning readers! As always, a lot happened in the political world this week. Enjoy our Sunday Grab Bag of shorter takes on a number... Read more.
Quick Takes on CPAC Speeches
I will be doing a live-blog of sorts covering Day 2 of CPAC. Stick with me throughout the day as I do quick-takes on the... Read more.
Hillary Clinton Needs a Better ISIS Answer
Hillary Clinton made her first major speech of the year in Silicon Valley on Tuesday, dominating the day’s news cycle. Her remarks gave tantalizing hints... Read more.