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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

Democratic presedential candidate Beto O’Rourke greets supporters before speaking at the home of John Murphy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 16, 2019. The Event was the final in a three day trip to Iowa to launch O’Rourke’s bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President.

Beto O’Rourke debuts in Iowa as he begins 2020 presidential campaign

Emily Wangen, politics reporter March 17, 2019

Former-Congressman and candidate for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Beto O'Rourke completed his first Iowa tour Saturday. Taking the wheel of a rented black Dodge Grand Caravan, this...

Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang signs an attendee’s copy of his book "The War on Normal People" following a campaign event at Prairie Lights on Wednesday.

2020 presidential book club: Andrew Yang latest to tout political book at Prairie Lights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 14, 2019

Andrew Yang is among a number of Democratic presidential candidates promoting their political ideas with book tours. The entrepreneur described his 2018 book, The War on Normal People, at Prairie Lights...

Janelle Lutgen sits for a portrait at her home on Feb. 24. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after his financial situation forced him to ration insulin.

As insulin prices rise, politicians attempt to take action, but for some families — it’s too late

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 12, 2019

Jesse Lutgen’s favorite pro-football team was the Green Bay Packers. They didn’t play in the 2018 Super Bowl, but he watched the Eagles clinch their first Super Bowl victory with his aunt on the...

Iowans’ Thoughts: Bernie Sanders

Michael Guhin, Videographer March 11, 2019

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during a campaign stop at the 392 Caffé in Clinton, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

2020 candidate John Hickenlooper says in Iowa he will unite the country

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 9, 2019

CLINTON — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper drew on his previous executive experience and pledged to bring bipartisan cooperation to the presidency in his first trip to Iowa since announcing his...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses a crowd at the Iowa Memorial Union. In his first Iowa stop of his 2020 presidential campaign, Sanders drew on many 2016 campaign promises like free college tuition.

Bernie Sanders returns ‘political revolution’ to Iowa City

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 8, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he would bring the political revolution back to Iowa ahead of the 2020 caucuses, as he embarks on his second campaign to win the Democratic nomination for president. At...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. during a community forum at in on Friday, February 8, 2019. Sen. Booker announced his campaign to run for president on February 1, 2019.

From rallies to intimate locales: 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are racking up Iowa visits

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 5, 2019

Iowa is slightly less than a year away from its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and Democratic candidates have begun making campaign stops across the state — more often than not at small,...

Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Self-described “climate candidate” Jay Inslee makes first Iowa stop

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 5, 2019

Four days after announcing his presidential campaign, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee spread his message of prioritizing environmentalism to Iowa.   He kicked off his multi-state “Climate Mission Tour”...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks during the annual Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Sanders spoke as the keynote speaker for the event. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders to make Iowa City stop March 8

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 3, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will hold a rally in the IMU on March 8 as he embarks on a second run for the Democratic presidential nomination. This is Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his...