King’s Newest Offensive Comments Ill-Timed
Republican leaders and consultants were probably letting out sighs of annoyance on Tuesday night upon seeing Iowa Representative Steve King’s newest offen... Read more.
Bipartisan Group to Pitch RFS to Caucus Candidates
Governor Terry Branstad and others described a new pro-ethanol campaign group as an educational opportunity for presidential candidates, though the real message... Read more.
Iowa Travel Guide: Des Moines
Starting Line will offer a series of Iowa Travel Guides to all of Iowa’s main cities throughout the course of the year for visiting journalists... Read more.
Republican Excite-O-Meter
Throughout the caucus season, Iowa Starting Line will check in on the Republican presidential candidates’ standing in the race. With the Republicans we will f... Read more.
Iowa Pole Position: How Democrats Set Up Caucus Runs with 2014 Visits
The midterms before the Iowa Caucus provide an excellent opportunity for potential presidential candidates to visit the First in the Nation state. Early trips t... Read more.
Mother. Soldier. Vice President?
Is the GOP Grooming Joni Ernst for the VP Nomination? Later tonight, recently sworn-in Senator Joni Ernst will grace television screens and live-streams nation-... Read more.
McGuire Wins 4-Way Race to Lead Iowa Democrats
On an unseasonably warm Saturday that felt like a spring thaw, top Democratic activists from around the state looked to shake off the cold reality... Read more.
Vernon’s In. Former SNL Actor and More May Join Race for Congress in IA-01
Less than three months after Rod Blum’s election to Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Democrats are lining up to get another crack at the Democrati... Read more.
Welcome to Iowa Starting Line!
Welcome to the brand new Iowa political news site, Iowa Starting Line! I (Pat Rynard) am very happy you’re here and I hope you’ll join... Read more.