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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at AARP forum in Cedar Rapids on July 18.

3 presidential candidates talk about varying health-care plans at Cedar Rapids AARP forum

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 17, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Three presidential candidates laid out their ideas to improve American’s access to health care during Iowa’s third forum sponsored by AARP and The Des Moines Register, which focused...

Senator Michael Bennet, D-CO, speaks with the press after a tour of the Stanley Hydraulics Lab on July 15, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Bennet condemns Trump and touts unity in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 15, 2019

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, made campaign stops in Iowa City on July 15 in which he touted a message of unity and restoring U.S. democracy.  “[The...

Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg talks with voters during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

2020 candidates rally Iowa Democrats at Zach Wahls’ fundraiser

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 14, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls called for Iowa Democrats to take back the state Legislature at an event on July 14, along with candidates for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District and U.S. Senate. Candidates...

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic presidential hopefuls tout agriculture at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 14, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ten Democratic presidential candidates gathered at the Progress Iowa’s Corn Feed on July 14 at Newbo City Market, where candidates pitched messages covering agricultural issues in accordance...

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic hopefuls call for immigration reform at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 14, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Amid hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic presidential hopefuls condemned the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policies at the fifth-annual Progress...

Participants hold posters during the “Lights for Liberty: Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps” at College Green Park on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City residents hold vigil to end ICE raids and border camps

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 12, 2019

Iowa City joined hundreds of cities protesting U.S. immigration policies and the detainment of immigrants in border camps July 12 at the “Lights for Liberty: Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps.” Iowa...

Governor of Montana Steve Bullock addresses members of the press during his meet and greet in Blackstone on July 10, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Steve Bullock said he’s not one to eliminate all student-loan debt in an Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 10, 2019

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, told reporters in an Iowa City campaign stop that he does not support policies to completely forgive all outstanding student-loan debt...

A supporter holds a sign during Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019.

Political fellows hope to expand campaign efforts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 8, 2019

Young political fellows and interns, both paid and unpaid, are having an effect on many Democratic presidential campaigns at the local level throughout the summer. Recent University of Iowa graduate...

Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-IL/17). (MCT)

Former U.S. representative announces bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 8, 2019

Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling announced a bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on July 8. Schilling, a Republican who represented an Illinois district along the Mississippi River, will run...

2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell speaks at Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 9, 2019. 19 democrats spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 race for the Democratic nomination

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 8, 2019

California Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on July 8, after polling under 1 percent in numerous national polls throughout his campaign. “I entered...

Crowds gather during a 4th of July parade in Independence Iowa on July 4, 2019. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former Congressmen Beto O'Rourke, and Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio were in attendance. This is the 159th 4th of July parade in Independence.

Democrats visit small-town Iowa on Fourth of July

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 4, 2019

INDEPENDENCE — In an Iowa town of slightly more than 6,000 residents, former Vice President Joe Biden, former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made appearances during...

Supporters stand for Senator Kamala Harris as she enters for her town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic candidates flock to Iowa ahead of Fourth of July

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 3, 2019

WEST DES MOINES – More than 100 Iowans crammed into the Confluence Brewery in West Des Moines on July 3 after torrential rain caused a time delay and location change for presidential-nomination candidate...