Latino voting population doubles in Iowa, but will it matter?
By Raquel Zaldivar DAVENPORT, Iowa – With the number of registered Latino voters in Iowa doubling since 2008, nonpartisan organizers are pushing Latinos to make their voices heard as never before in Monday night’s presidential caucuses. Latino Vote Iowa, the first such project in the state, is knocking on doors and making thousands of phone […]
Christianity on stage in Iowa: Jerry Falwell Jr. joins Trump for weekend rallies
By Jay Bouchard DAVENPORT, Iowa – In a final push before Monday night’s Iowa caucuses, Republican front-runner Donald Trump is rallying crowds with the help of one of the country’s most prominent evangelical Christian leaders. Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Virginia’s Liberty University, is lending his name and reputation as the New York real estate […]
Chicagoans canvas for Hillary
By Brendan Hickey DAVENPORT, Iowa — Chicago area Hillary Clinton supporters are not eligible to caucus in Iowa on Monday, but that didn’t stop them from making the trip across the Mississippi River to knock on doors and urge Iowans to back the former secretary of state.
Ted Cruz talks to Medill Reports, defends conservative record
By Kristen Vake AMES, Iowa — The “Cruzin’ to Caucus” event brought hundreds of voters to Iowa State University this morning in support of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who is fighting the clock to catch Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck welcomed Cruz onstage. He told the crowd that he […]
Conservative stars rally around Cruz
By Caroline Kenny AMES, Iowa–With barely 48 hours to rally support before the Iowa caucuses, Ted Cruz surrounded himself Saturday with conservative luminaries who praised his Christian faith and lauded his devotion to the original intent of the Constitution. Former Fox News host Glenn Beck likened the first-term Texas senator to George Washington. He said […]
Amid aspirations and inspirations, young Iowa Democrats gear up for the caucuses
By Enrica Nicoli Aldini IOWA CITY, Iowa – When Hillary Clinton visited Grinnell College in November, sophomore Anna Schierenbeck told her that when she was just eight years old, her dad suffered a stroke. It left him disabled. The family has been caring for him since. Not even a month later, Clinton announced a plan […]
Racing to catch Clinton, Sanders calls for “political revolution”
By Enrica Nicoli Aldini DAVENPORT, Iowa – Bernie Sanders is tailgating Hillary Clinton in Iowa. With only four points separating the Democratic frontrunners, the Vermont senator is working to overtake the former secretary of state in the final days before the Iowa caucuses. Tapping into his ambitions for a political revolution in America, he is […]
Gov. Chris Christie pushes policy, calls for end to ‘Washington talk’
By Alison Martin DAVENPORT, Iowa — Just three days before Iowans make their choices for president, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told supporters and undecided residents of this Mississippi River town that he is the candidate who will “tell is like it is.” “We don’t need a president who is steeped in Washington talk, because […]
Hillary Clinton supporters say Bill Clinton is an asset to her campaign (Video)
By Emiliana Molina DES MOINES, Iowa — Bill Clinton’s legacy as president has played a big role in Hillary Clinton’s campaign, supporters said. Hundreds of Hillary Clinton supporters gathered at Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa Friday morning. Some supporters said Bill Clinton’s presidency helped catapult Hillary’s campaign.
Jeb Bush: I’m “more cerebral” and “better looking” than my brother
By Steve Musal CARROLL, Iowa — Jeb Bush, the son and brother of presidents, did not shy away from his famous family on Friday during a town hall event that drew an audience of about 150 people. “Frankly, I’m proud that my father was president of the United States and I’m proud that my brother […]