Category Archives: Iowa

PODCAST: Breaking down the results in Iowa

Posted on January 4, 2012 by BWarner

With the Iowa caucuses coming down to an eight-vote margin, we break down the outcome in the Hawkeye State and what it means for the Republican presidential field with our new “On the Trail” podcast: Download an MP3 version of … Continue reading →

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Romney wins Iowa by 8 votes over Santorum

Posted on January 4, 2012 by BWarner

UPDATE: Texas Gov. Rick Perry tweeted that he is on to South Carolina and still in the race. *** UPDATE: ABC News reports that Michele Bachmann has suspended her presidential campaign. *** Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney narrowly led former … Continue reading →

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What to watch for in Iowa

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Brent Laurenz

The Iowa caucuses are finally upon us and after a year of debates, campaign speeches and fundraising actual voters will get their first say in deciding who will be the Republican nominee to challenge President Obama.  Iowa has a long … Continue reading →

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Iowa a toss-up as caucuses arrive

Posted on January 2, 2012 by BWarner

New numbers from Public Policy Polling (PPP) show Iowa as too close to call with the Republican presidential caucuses arriving Tuesday. The PPP poll finds Ron Paul with a slight lead at 20 percent, Mitt Romney at 19 percent and … Continue reading →

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Romney, Paul surge in Iowa

Posted on December 21, 2011 by BWarner

With two weeks to go before the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses, recent front runner Newt Gingrich appears to have slipped to third place in most polls, behind Mitt Romney and Ron Paul, who seem to be in a statistical dead … Continue reading →

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Republicans meet for final debate of 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by BWarner

With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching on Jan. 3, Republican presidential contenders met in Sioux City Thursday night for their final debate of 2011. Here’s a quick look at how each candidate fared. Newt Gingrich: Gingrich entered the debate still … Continue reading →

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GOP contenders tangle in Iowa debate

Posted on December 11, 2011 by BWarner

With less than four weeks to go before the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses, six of the remaining Republican presidential contenders appeared at Drake College in Des Moines for an ABC News/Yahoo debate Saturday night. Here is a quick take on … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul hits the airwaves in Iowa

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Brent Laurenz

Ron Paul has officially hit the airwaves in Iowa with two TV ads–one positive and one negative.  At this point, most Iowa Republicans know who Ron Paul is between his run this year and his campaign in 2008, and the … Continue reading →

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