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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

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.

Tulsi Gabbard talks regime change wars, Green New Deal in second Iowa City appearance in 10 days

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 21, 2019

In her second appearance in Iowa City in 10 days, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke to an energetic crowd at The Mill on Thursday night. The Democratic representative from Hawaii’s...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., engages with the crowd during her campaign stop at The Airliner on Monday, February 18, 2019. Gillibrand visited Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as she campaigns for the democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election.

Kirsten Gillibrand praises Green New Deal in Eastern Iowa campaign stops

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 18, 2019

Likely Democratic presidential candidate and senator from New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, made campaign stops in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Monday, where she condemned President Donald Trump’s negligence...

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during an event at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, February 18, 2019. Rep. Swalwell is expected to announce a candidacy for President of the United States.

Iowa native likely to announce 2020 bid

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 18, 2019

“I’m about to jump in, the water’s warm,” U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., joked Monday, referring to his decision on whether or not he will be running for President. The Sac City native turned...

DITV: Congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke in Iowa City Monday night

Declan Levy, TV News Reporter February 12, 2019

Gabbard centered her speech around peace and love, something that many Iowa City residents can resonate with.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during a campaign event at the Big Grove Taproom in Iowa City on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Des Moines, Fairfield, and Iowa City on a tour of Iowa cities as she begins her 2020 presidential bid.

2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard visits Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 11, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard outlined a message of unity and progressive politics when she spoke to a packed Big Grove Taproom on Monday. Gabbard, a representative from Hawaii’s...

Troy Price speaks at the Democratic Gala on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He is the Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.

Iowa Democratic Party proposes virtual caucuses in 2020

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 11, 2019

Democratic caucus-goers could face a different caucus experience come 2020 in the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses as the Iowa Democratic Party announced on Monday a proposal for a virtual-caucus system. “Included...

DITV: Elizabeth Warren stops in Iowa City, beginning her campaign for presidency

Susanna Klooster, TV News Reporter February 11, 2019

Students and residents of Iowa City gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union on Sunday night for Senator Warren's rally, who announced on Feb. 9th she will be running for president in the 2020 election. Hailing...