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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Buttigieg pitches winning a coalition before Iowa caucuses

Buttigieg pitches winning a coalition before Iowa caucuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 2, 2020

In a final Iowa campaign push, presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg hammered on a message of compromise and stressed his ability to win over independents and disaffected Republicans on Sunday.  About...

The Cloakroom: Caucus Q&A

The Cloakroom: Caucus Q&A

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer February 2, 2020

As the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses quickly approach, many people still have questions surrounding that state's famed political process. With unfamiliarities around rule changes, etiquette,...

Ongoing construction to Sidekick Coffee and Books occurs on September 4, 2019 in University Heights. The business is set to open in the fall. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Kids caucus held at Sidekick Café

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter February 1, 2020

On Saturday morning, Sidekick Café held a kid-friendly event where children had the ability to experience caucusing ahead of the official Iowa caucuses this coming Monday.  “I have three kids and...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a campaign event at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, Warren stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

‘Another E-word: electable’ Warren’s closing argument is that she can win, bring other Dems on board

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 1, 2020

Introducing Elizabeth Warren at a rally in Iowa City Monday night, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, of Massachusetts, described Warren to the crowd of about 900 by the campaign’s count, with a couple of E-words. “I...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Joe Biden says he’s not concerned about support from young caucusgoers in an interview with The Daily Iowan

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 1, 2020

As Joe Biden makes his final swings through the state two days before the Iowa caucuses, he said he’s not concerned about his appeal to young and first-time caucusgoers and defended his record on...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks with audience members following a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Photos: Joe Biden Campaign Event in North Liberty (02/01/2020)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist February 1, 2020

On Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden stopped in North Liberty to give a last minute pitch to Iowa Voters. He was joined by former Secretary of State John Kerry and Representative Abby Finkenauer,...

on Friday, January 31st, 2020. The Mock Caucus is a sponsored event designed to train students for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.  (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders narrowly wins UI mock caucus over Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 31, 2020

Bernie Sanders narrowly clinched victory over Elizabeth Warren at a mock caucus at the IMU Friday night, where student campaign representatives sported bright t-shirts and banners from nearly every...

Former U.S Rep John Delaney 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.

John Delaney drops presidential bid days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 31, 2020

Presidential contender and former U.S. Representative from Maryland John Delaney announced he would withdraw from the Democratic-nomination race just days before the Iowa caucuses. He began his campaign...

Normal Lettington, a U.S. Army veteran sits in a wheelchair outside of the VIP entrance outside of a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Lettington is diagnosed with Alzheimers and has a few months left of life. Currently being treated in the veterans unit in the hospital, he cannot make most trips out to the public. Lettington made traveled to the event in hope of seeing President Trump in person.

Hundreds left outside of President Trump’s rally in Des Moines days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

DES MOINES — Norman Lettington, a Navy veteran, sat in a wheelchair outside the handicap accessible entrance of a President Trump rally set in Des Moines. He reserved his ticket online, and waited...

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Despite tight budgets, UI students chip in to support 2020 bids

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 29, 2020

When U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, first-year University of Iowa student Jack Bryson felt it was a critical moment for Trump’s...

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