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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during a campaign stop at Raygun in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Amy Klobuchar to visit Iowa City on May 4

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 29, 2019

Democratic presidential-nomination hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will hold a meet-and-greet from 5-6:15 p.m. Saturday at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. She will also make a stop in Grinnell from...

Eric Swalwell touts gun-control reform in North Liberty

Eric Swalwell touts gun-control reform in North Liberty

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 28, 2019

NORTH LIBERTY — U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., rounded out his first visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president with a house party event in North Liberty,...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Cedar Rapids Early Vote Rally at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The event featured remarks from Iowa Democratic Candidate for Governor Fred Hubbell, Iowa First Congressional District candidate Abby Finkenauer, and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden to visit Iowa City Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 27, 2019

Former vice president Joe Biden will return to Iowa for his first visit since launching his campaign for president. His stops include ones in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Iowa City over Tuesday and Wednesday. Biden...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a presidential campaign event at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton on Friday, April 26, 2019.

How are eastern Iowans reacting to Elizabeth Warren’s policy rollouts?

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 26, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., posted a policy announcement in a Medium post on Friday aiming to improve military housing for families — which followed a plan unveiled on Monday to cancel up to $50,000...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses a crowd at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The Linn Phoenix Club hosted the event.

Elizabeth Warren outlines benefits of taxing the wealthy in Cedar Rapids

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 25, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Outlining detailed policy proposals has become Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s signature move on the campaign trail as she aims to secure the Democratic presidential nomination,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren proposes student-debt cancellation, free tuition

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 22, 2019

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democratic presidential hopeful, is proposing universal free college and up to $50,000 in student-debt cancellation for 42 million people. Under her proposal, those...

4 takeaways from the presidential-campaign finance reports

4 takeaways from the presidential-campaign finance reports

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 18, 2019

The latest campaign-finance reports were released by the Federal Election Commission this week for the first quarter of the fiscal year (Jan. 1-March 31). Here are a few key takeaways on how the large...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets supporters during a campaign rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, March 8, 2019. The rally was a part of Sen. Sanders first trip to Iowa since announcing his 2020 presidential bid.

Race for young supporters is on ahead of 2020 presidential caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 16, 2019

As the momentum toward the 2020 Iowa caucuses heats up, many Democratic presidential-nomination candidates are crafting strategies to appeal to Iowa students and young voters. To stand out in the crowded...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

2020 candidate Tulsi Gabbard to return to Iowa City Tuesday

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 15, 2019

Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Tulsi Gabbard will take her third swing through Iowa City since announcing her campaign. She’s will stop by Iowa City on April 16 at frozen yogurt shop...

Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Julián Castro talks immigration, health care during podcast appearance in Iowa City

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 14, 2019

On Sunday, Julián Castro was the fourth presidential candidate to sit down with the hosts of the Iowa-based Political Party Live podcast, where he discussed a variety of policy topics and why voters should...

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Friday, April 12, 2019.

2020 candidate John Hickenlooper pitches ‘progressive alternatives’ to nationalizing health care, free college

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 12, 2019

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a brewery-pub owner turned politician, seemed at ease when behind the bar at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville and a 6th Anniversary Stout in his hand. Speaking...

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