Boulton To Dems, Labor: Voices Must Be “Louder Than Ever” In 2018 Session
State Senator Nate Boulton rallied a crowd of labor members, Democratic activists and students at a pre-session event last night in Des Moines. Speaking at... Read more.
Why January 19 Is The Most Important Date Yet In Governor’s Race
Did you email inbox nearly implode over the past week with constant fundraising pleas from every Iowa candidate you’ve ever heard of? You’re not alo... Read more.
From Eastern Iowa Base, Cathy Glasson Looks To Organize A Surprise
Organize, organize, organize. That’s been the model of nearly every Democratic candidate waging an outsider run from the left for major office. If you don... Read more.
Thanks For A Great Year – The Plan Ahead For 2018
Starting Line is back from a much needed week-and-a-half break from writing over the holidays, though we were still plenty busy during that time. We’ve... Read more.
With Zach Wahls And More, Iowa Dems’ Future Is On The Ballot In 2018
Few elections have ever held more longterm consequences for a state than the upcoming 2018 races in Iowa. A few of the issues at stake:... Read more.
Iowa Sets Next Special Election: January 16 In Sioux City
Who’s ready for yet another special election? The Iowa Legislature will see its sixth race to fill an open seat since the 2016 election in... Read more.
Dr. John Paschen Seeks Right Prescription To Defeat Steve King In 2018
John Paschen, one of the Democratic candidates vying for the uphill fight against Congressman Steve King in 2018, already knows a good deal about overcoming... Read more.
Steve King’s Racism Emboldened By Kim Reynolds, Donald Trump
Iowa is facing a crisis. Ever since Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the White House in 2015, instances of public racist and bigoted attacks... Read more.
It’s Time For Iowa Republicans To Start Panicking
The 2018 election may still be a long ways off in a political climate that can change rapidly on a daily basis, but all the... Read more.
Democrat Nearly Pulls Off Upset In Trump +41 Senate District In NW Iowa
Iowa Democrats nearly pulled off the upset to end all upsets by coming surprisingly close in a Northwest Iowa special election for Senate District 3... Read more.