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News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Governor Chet Culver's endorsement of Barack Obama, education spending and concerns with the Iowa economy are topics covered by Dave Pitt of Associated Press.

Tags: Iowa legislature politics taxes news analysis budget economy education educators campaign 2008 governor Barack Obama Democrats caucuses

News Analysis: January 31, 2008

posted on February 4, 2008 at 8:56 AM

Todd Mundt talks to Kay Henderson, News Director of Radio Iowa, about the results of the recent presidential candidate primaries and how they may affect the future of the Iowa caucuses. The two also discuss the status of the farm bill and if the roadblocks to passage will soon be resolved.

Tags: politics campaign 2008 caucuses news analysis Democrats Hillary Clinton John McCain Republicans

News Analysis: January 7, 2008

posted on January 7, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Here now to give us her take on the news that lingers after all the candidates have boarded their planes or buses is Jeneane Beck of “Iowa Public Radio” news.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 news analysis Republicans Democrats Barack Obama Mike Huckabee civil rights education

Extended Discussion: An Outsider's View on the Iowa Caucuses

posted on January 4, 2008 at 9:28 AM

Extended Discussion: An Outsider's View on the Iowa Caucuses The Iowa Journal examines the latest update from the edge of the decision and experiences the campaigns from an outsider’s perspective. Geoff Elliott, reporter for The Australian, and Matt Taibbi, contributing editor for Rolling Stone Magazine, are here to discuss the Iowa campaigns and caucuses from an outsider's point of view in this special web-exclusive extended interview.

Tags: campaign 2008 politics Republicans Mike Huckabee Democrats Barack Obama Fred Thompson caucuses

An Outsider's View of the Iowa Caucuses

posted on January 3, 2008 at 10:14 PM

An Outsider's View of the Iowa Caucuses To outsiders, political homage to Iowa’s blended fuel may seem curious, but perhaps no more so than its caucus system. Here to share their take on the process are Geoff Elliott, a reporter for "The Australian," a national newspaper comparable to USA Today, and Matt Taibbi. Contributing Editor for Rolling Stone Magazine.

Tags: caucuses politics Democrats campaign 2008 Republicans Barack Obama Democrats Hillary Clinton John McCain

Early Iowa Caucus Results

posted on January 3, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Early Iowa Caucus Results Paul Yeager reports the early numbers from the Iowa caucuses on caucus night, January 3, 2008.

Tags: politics campaign 2008 Democrats Republicans Mike Huckabee Barack Obama caucuses

News Analysis: January 3, 2008

posted on January 3, 2008 at 8:16 PM

News Analysis: January 3, 2008 The 2008 caucus campaigns are easily the most expensive and sophisticated in history. They are also the most covered. By most accounts races in both parties are tight. Kay Henderson is here fresh from the campaign trail with her take on all this.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 news analysis Republicans John McCain Mitt Romney Mike Huckabee

The Caucuses: Ethanol Politics

posted on January 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM

The Caucuses: Ethanol Politics The stature of renewable fuel in Iowa is unmatched anywhere else in America. But as Iowans gather at the caucuses how will the candidates' stances on the issue affect their choices? We examine what some say has been pandering, and others see as appropriate attention to an important issue.

Tags: campaign 2008 ethanol renewable energy politics Republicans John McCain caucuses Energy/Environment

News Analysis: December 28, 2007

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

News Analysis: December 28, 2007 Mary Tiffany and Carrie Giddins, communications directors for the Republican and Democratic Parties of Iowa, respectively, discuss alliances and accommodations that spring up across party lines during the Iowa caucuses.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 news analysis Democrats Republicans

History of the Iowa Caucus

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

History of the Iowa Caucus What's the fuss about the Iowa caucuses? We explore the history, the process and the influence that the Iowa caucus has on the nation's body politic.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 Democrats Republicans history

How Does the Caucus Work?

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

How Does the Caucus Work? For Democrats, the mechanics of selecting a nominee are not for the mathematically challenged. For an explanation we turn to the head chef of the Political Kitchen, Bob Singer, who utilizes commodities to illustrate caucus math.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 Democrats

Issues in the Iowa Caucus

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

Issues in the Iowa Caucus Two observers of the caucus process -- Todd Dorman, columnist with "The Gazette" in Cedar Rapids, and M.E. Sprengelmeyer, reporter for "The Rocky Mountain News" discuss caucus issues with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008

Mark Halperin Discusses the 2008 Iowa Caucuses

posted on November 8, 2007 at 7:08 PM

One of the political prophets who foretold much of the behavior of this year's election cycle's campaigns is Mark Halperin, author of the book "The Undecided Voter's Guide To The Next President" and "The Way to Win." Mr. Halperin is a former political director of ABC News and now serves as political analyst to both ABC and "Time Magazine."

Tags: campaign 2008 politics Hillary Clinton Mitt Romney John Edwards Barack Obama Republicans Democrats caucuses

Caucus Campaigns

posted on November 8, 2007 at 9:21 AM

Caucus Campaigns The state’s voters have traditionally embraced the responsibility to vet the candidates in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. Iowans like to give everyone a good look. For their part, the candidates have swarmed to the state’s cultural venues.

Tags: campaign 2008 politics Republicans Democrats Mike Huckabee caucuses