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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

Supporters of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., hold up cards during the caucus at Des Moines Precinct 62 in the Knapp Center on Monday, February 3, 2020. The caucus head count reached 849 people, leaving 127 individuals needed for the candidate to be declared viable. Sen. Warren received 212 1st round total head count votes.

Where did support for nonviable candidates go in the caucuses?

Caleb McCullough and Naomi Hofferber February 4, 2020

DES MOINES — U.S. Senator from Minnesota Amy Klobuchar, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, businessman Tom Steyer, and sometimes former vice president Joe Biden. While they had fervent supporters and may...

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

Caucus changes prove to add issues in reporting preferred candidate, turnout

Alexandra Skores, News Editor February 4, 2020

Iowans turned out to caucus across the state Monday night, some confused about new rule changes, while the Iowa Democratic Party faced delays in reporting results. In an email to the press, Iowa Democrats...

John Deeth, volunteer from Johnson County Democrats, recounts before assigning delegates during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Rule changes bring unpredictability to Iowa caucuses

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 4, 2020

New changes in the caucus rules could have impacted the delay in results of the Iowa caucuses, though some caucusgoers said certain changes helped the night to run more smoothly. A phone app designed...

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

First-time caucusgoers wade into murky waters of Iowa politics

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 4, 2020

As the nation trained its eyes on the Hawkeye State Monday night for the Iowa caucuses, many University of Iowa students were exposed to the oft raucous nature of the first-in-the-nation caucuses for the...

Volunteers speak with participants before a caucus at a satellite location at Phillips Hall on Monday. Those who could not make it to their designated precinct caucus location participated in the satellite site.

First time satellite caucuses provide more accessibility to Iowa caucusgoers

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 4, 2020

For the first time in the history of the state’s Democratic caucuses, Iowa implemented satellite caucuses — sites which local caucusgoers are lauding as bringing more accessibility into the process. Amid...

President Donald Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOPs America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

Iowa Republicans back Trump in caucuses, batting away two GOP challengers

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 3, 2020

DES MOINES — President Trump handily warded off two GOP challengers in Monday’s Republican caucuses after Iowa Republicans turned out to pledge their support for the impeached president. The Iowa...

After the final count, attendees leave the democratic caucus at Iowa City West High School on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Out of the six candidates participating, Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar became viable after the first alignment with groups of 171, 120, 114 people respectively and Sanders qualified after the second alignment with 90 people. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Inconsistencies in reporting cause for delay in Democratic results

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor February 3, 2020

Reporting inconsistencies are the cause for delays in the release of caucus results across the state of Iowa, according to Iowa Democrats Press Communications Director Mandy McClure. McClure said in...

Democratic candidate Andrew Yang addresses fans during a meet and greet in his Iowa City campaign office on Feb. 3. Yang greeted fans and cheered them on for the caucuses later tonight.

Andrew Yang hypes up supporters in Iowa City before Iowa caucuses

Alexandra Skores, News Editor February 3, 2020

A crowd of around 75 gathered at the Iowa City office of Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Andrew Yang as he and his wife Evelyn spoke on Monday, the morning of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation...

Iowa City Transit adds four extra routes on caucus night ahead of expected record-breaking turnout

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 2, 2020

In an effort to improve access to the Iowa caucuses, Iowa City Transit will add new bus routes serving caucus locations on Monday. The routes will be available at normal cost and include many caucus...

(From left) In this diptych Isabelle te Duits, Haley Edwards, Jack Bryson, Zoe Swinton, and Shayna Jaskolka pose for portraits in Poindexter Coffee.

A ‘Hawkeye Caucus:’ Five University of Iowa students reflect upon commitments to presidential hopefuls

Alexandra Skores, News Editor February 2, 2020

A triple-major with hope for effective policy. A woman from a Republican family stepping foot on a liberal campus. A student with conservative viewpoints trying to create relationships with those who hold...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT speaks before supporters and volunteers on Sunday, Feb. 2. With one day before the Iowa caucuses, Sanders said his campaign is the only one with the momentum required to win the presidency.

Sanders rallies last-minute support at Iowa City HQ stop

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 2, 2020

With a little more than 24 hours before the Iowa caucuses, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. spent Sunday morning with supporters and a litany of volunteers at his Iowa City field office. During an event...

Businessman and democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer speaks during a campaign rally at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. The Iowa Caucuses will be held on Feb. 3.

Steyer makes a final pitch in Coralville the day before the Iowa caucuses

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 2, 2020

First-year student Sydnie Franklin came to see presidential hopeful and billionaire Tom Steyer at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville, hoping to hear a signature line from his television and digital advertising...

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