Topic: Iowa

At Least 19 Tornadoes Hit 3 States

A pack of severe storms barreled through Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa on Sunday, bringing tornado touchdowns in all three states. The emerging photos are terrifying and devastating

Oct 18, 2011

Iowa Caucus Date Set for January 3

The first votes of the 2012 presidential campaign will be cast on the third day of the new year, according to a schedule announced Monday evening by the Iowa Republican Party.

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 14, 2011

Ron Paul Tries a Pro-Life Ad to Appeal to Iowa's Social Conservatives

The libertarian puts pro-life views front and center for social conservatives

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 7, 2011

Iowa Sets Caucuses for Jan. 3; Saves Christmas for Politicos

There had been threats of holding the vote on December 26

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By Adam Martin

Sep 28, 2011

Romney Leads in Latest Iowa Poll

A surprising result after Perry surged and Bachmann faded in the first caucus state

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 27, 2011

Who Could Have a Problem with Perry?

Puppy pictures notwithstanding, Perry's crowd of critics is growing

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 26, 2011

Only Nine More Weeks of Palin 2012 Speculation

She faces a hard deadline to run in October -- and tough poll numbers

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 24, 2011

Pataki for President Site Accidentally Briefly Published

The former New York governor is the latest to maybe step into the 2012 race

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 23, 2011

Perry Now Leads in Iowa, in Part Thanks to Birthers

One reason so many aren't sure Obama's not a citizen is that they're not sure Hawaii is a state

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 23, 2011

Rick Perry Urges GOP to Give Up on Christie Dream

At this late date is seems unlikely conservative "eggheads" will get their fantasy 2012 nominee

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 23, 2011

Obama's Not That Great at Golf

Also, the NCAA's all-time wins leading coach says she'll continue, despite dementia diagnosis

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 19, 2011

Palin Posts Rousing Iowa Teaser, Again Feeding Speculation

Video is part presidential, part movie star

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 18, 2011

Memento, Starring Michele Bachmann

The candidate has a trouble remembering her own bio--like whether she's a doctor or not

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 17, 2011

A Rally Corporate Jet Owners Can Call Their Own

The makers of corporate jets rally in Iowa in response to Obama's "negative rhetoric"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 16, 2011

Perry's Charm Offensive Aims Directly at Romney

Do not underestimate the power of a southern person and his twang

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 15, 2011

Rick Perry Wins Round One Against Michele Bachmann

A showdown in Bachmann's hometown of Waterloo goes to the race's newcomer

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 12, 2011

Sarah Palin's Media Vortex Opens at the Iowa State Fair

Reporters rush to cover the most famous non-candidate in Ames

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By John Hudson

Aug 11, 2011

Stephen Colbert Is Flooding Iowa with Propaganda

This week in Colbert PAC press releases, video messages and fundraiser e-mails

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 11, 2011

Pawlenty Has the Most to Lose in the Iowa Debate

Meanwhile, Bachmann will have to live up to the high expectations from June

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 10, 2011

Sarah Palin's Bus Tour Will Be in Iowa This Week

She'll arrive before voting begins in the Ames straw poll Saturday, pulling attention from 2012 candidates

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Rick Perry to "Make Clear" His 2012 Intentions Saturday

Texas governor has been talking to fundraisers and Iowa and New Hampshire activists

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

It's Perry's Turn to Be the Guy Who Might Beat Romney

Perry can attack Romney and raise cash without entering the race thanks to Texas law

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 26, 2011

Huntsman Bets on New Hampshire as Other States Try to Undermine It

Campaign has biggest staff in the state, but its primary could be less important this year

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

Bachmann Says Pawlenty Is Presidential

Bachmann rep compares Pawlenty to the president

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 20, 2011

Pawlenty Campaign Lowers Straw Poll Expectations to Rock Bottom

"Better than sixth or seventh" would be a nice performance, says a spokesman

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 20, 2011

Increasingly Desperate Pawlenty Hits Bachmann on Migraines

Meanwhile, he tries to manage expectations about the upcoming straw poll

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 19, 2011

2012 Dropout Watch: Pawlenty Campaign Looks Bleak

Poll numbers steadily dropping ahead of must-win poll

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 14, 2011

Ron Paul's First TV Ad Is a Movie Trailer

His 60-second ad spot will hit TV airwaves on Friday

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 11, 2011

Pawlenty Has to Keep Hammering Bachmann

No more "Minnesota nice" for these 2012 candidates

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 29, 2011

Bachmannia: Goverment Cash Is Easy, Pop Songs Are Hard

Her campaign playlist may be controversial, but Bachmann wants no "mud wrestling"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 29, 2011

A Thorough Recap of Sarah Palin's Iowa Movie Premiere

How the film played, who showed up, and the questions she didn't answer

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 28, 2011

Obama Dares You to Eat a Sandwich the Size of Your Head

The President offers to buy the press lunch if they eat the whole thing

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Obama Returns to Iowa

Presidential visit to the state coincides with Sarah Palin's

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 27, 2011

Live Feed: Watch Michele Bachmann's Iowa Announcement

Streaming video from Waterloo, Iowa

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 27, 2011

Bachmann Won't Flake Out on Running for President

After a tussle with Fox News, she opens her 2012 campaign with strong Iowan support

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 22, 2011

Michele Bachmann to Announce Her Candidacy on June 27

She'll make her presidential run official at an event in Waterloo, Iowa

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 22, 2011

Sarah Palin's Bus Tour May Not Reach Iowa and South Carolina

She's not yet in the running to be president, but she is in the running for an Emmy

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By John Hudson

Jun 14, 2011

U.S. Lost the Equivalent of Zimbabwe's GDP, in Cash, in Iraq

The Pentagon doesn't know where $6.6 billion in bundled Iraq reconstruction money

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Iowans Don't Take Kindly to Jon Huntsman 'Avoiding' the State

Huntsman not supporting ethanol becomes "Huntsman refuses to compete"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 1, 2011

Palin Coincidentally Finds Key Primary States on Bus Tour

She'll hit South Carolina and New Hampshire, but only because they're 'American'

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Bachmann, Palin Coverage Playing Out Like a Bad 'Bridesmaids' Scene

They are both Republican, female, and may run for president, so everyone wants a fight

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Romney, Bachmann to Formally Announce in June

Romney will make it official in New Hampshire, Bachmann in Iowa

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Santorum to Make His 2012 Run Official

He's set to make the announcement in Pennsylvania a week from Monday

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Peter King Might Run in 2012 if Giuliani Doesn't

The New York congressman said he "would consider" running if his pal opts out

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 23, 2011

Pawlenty Opens Campaign by Telling Iowans to Quit Ethanol Subsidies

The Republican's 2012 theme will be about telling hard truths

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 16, 2011

Quote of the Day

Quote: Iowan Tells Gingrich to Save Himself Further Embarrassment

Newt Gingrich got a not-so-warm welcome to Iowa today.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 12, 2011

Huntsman Indicated Support for Gay Rights in 2009

Letter reveals unpopular position among Republican primary voters

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By Ujala Sehgal

Apr 24, 2011

Professor's 'F- Off' to Republican Students Sparks Free Speech Debate

After being admonished several times, she grudgingly issued an apology

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 8, 2011

Trumpdate 2012: The Donald Gets 'Credible'

Now that he's got the birther vote locked down, he's now also pro-life

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 6, 2011

Drunk Pawlenty Worker Tries to Break Through Teen's Door at 3 a.m.

Not a good way to start a presidential campaign in Iowa

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 23, 2011

Trumpdate 2012: Says He Could 'Definitely' Beat Obama

Also wonders why "no one" has seen the president's baby photos

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