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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

Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Joe Biden gains momentum in Super Tuesday states, Sanders projected to win California

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 4, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden garnered the broadest coalition of support on Super Tuesday, securing the popular vote in eight primary states at the time of print deadline, giving him momentum after...

One voter participates in the Minnesota Democratic Primary at the Minneapolis Central Library polling center on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020.

Minnesotans transition from caucus to primary, debate if Iowa should still go first

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 4, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — This year’s Iowa caucuses didn’t go well, Minnesota voters The Daily Iowan interviewed largely concluded. The Super Tuesday state transitioned from a caucus to a primary this year,...

Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. walks on stage during a rally in Essex Junction, Vermont on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

Bernie Sanders wins in Vermont, loses momentum in swing states on Super Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter March 4, 2020

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Working off of momentum from early-voting states, including Iowa, Bernie Sanders won a majority of delegates in his home state of Vermont on Tuesday, pulling in 51 percent of the...

Voters line up outside the polling location at Westminster Presbyterian Church for the Democratic Primaries in Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020.

Joe Biden wins Minnesota primary after endorsement by home-state Senator Amy Klobuchar

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor March 4, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Minnesota Democratic primary election on Super Tuesday, just a day after Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., dropped out of the race and endorsed him. Biden...

(From left) Dominic Barone and Max Crystal pose for a portrait in Kru Coffee in Burlington, Vermont on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Voices from Burlington: Locals in Sanders’ liberal stronghold prepare for Super Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter March 3, 2020

BURLINGTON, Vt. — If you spend enough time in Burlington, you’re likely to run into Bernie Sanders. Running into Sanders is a common occurrence in the city of just over 42,000 people, said Chris...

Newman Abuissa, a Syrian-American, talks about the Syrian peoples experience at the UICHR Syria Panel in the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds)

Iowa City engineer Newman Abuissa ends Congressional campaign, endorses Rita Hart

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 3, 2020

Newman Abuissa ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for a seat representing Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. In an emailed release Monday, the 25-year transportation engineer for the Iowa...

Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks during the first annual Finkenauer fish fry at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer hosted eight presidential candidates for a fish fry focused on jobs and infrastructure.

Klobuchar ends Presidential bid, will endorse Biden

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 2, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday, failing to keep the momentum from beating polling expectations in Iowa and New Hampshire.  Klobuchar...

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Iowa Democratic Party corrects 29 precinct results after recanvass

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 19, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party announced the correction of 29 precinct caucus results after a recanvass that concluded Tuesday, the party said in a press release. Twenty-six results were changed because...

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Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 18, 2020

One University of Iowa student would've been among the 400 arrested at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Jan. 1 had they chosen to stay at a pro-democracy protest just 15 minutes longer. “I feel relieved,...

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Iowa Democratic Party announces state Rep. Mark Smith as new leader

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 15, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party announced a new leader on Saturday, after a week of delayed results riddled with inconsistencies drew ire from national party members and campaigns. State Rep. Mark Smith,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Sen. Chuck Grassley talks prescription drug prices in Coralville

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 14, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley pushed his plan to lower prescription drug prices to health-care professionals in Coralville on Feb. 14, saying he expects the bipartisan bill to pass by May 20.  Speaking at the...

University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

By the numbers: The figures that defined the Iowa caucuses

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 12, 2020

Before absent results from the Iowa caucuses caught national attention, candidates traveled across the state, racked up hundreds of campaign stops, and shoveled millions of dollars into local advertising. The...