Feb 02 Clinton takes Iowa, narrowly beating Sanders' challenge By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa -- Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president. Continue reading
Feb 02 5 ways Iowa changes everything we thought we knew about this race By Lisa Desjardins It could have been predictable. It might not have showed anything new. But in the glow of fascinating results, the 2016 Iowa caucuses read like battles for the ages. Five juggernaut campaigns in two parties shattered voter numbers for Republicans… Continue reading
Feb 01 What happens if you're still undecided on caucus day? By Daniel Bush After being bombarded by months of ads and media coverage of the 2016 presidential election, eight voters showed up to this packed elementary school cafeteria in Des Moines, Iowa, without having made up their minds about who to support for… Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 5:15 2016 candidates make final push for Iowa turnout By PBS News Hour The 2016 presidential candidates made one last pitch to Iowa voters, imploring those already on their side to turn out to caucus. Judy Woodruff, reporting from Iowa, offers a campaign roundup going into the year’s first election contest. Continue watching
Feb 01 Cruz tops Trump in Iowa; Clinton, Sanders in virtual tie By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press After a long year of campaigning, Republican and Democratic presidential candidates face voters for the first time, battling in Iowa Monday for a boost toward the White House — or in many cases, simply a reason to stay in the… Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 8:24 How Donald Trump brought unpredictability to Iowa By PBS News Hour From on the ground in Iowa, Judy Woodruff talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith about that state’s broad support for Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz’s ground game and strategy with religious voters, Hillary… Continue watching
Feb 01 GOP, Democratic races tight as Iowa kicks off first day of voting By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — In a high-stakes test of enthusiasm versus organization, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders hope to ride voter energy into victories in Monday's Iowa caucuses, as Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton bank on sophisticated get-out-the… Continue reading
Feb 01 Presidential super PACs lost steam in second half of 2015 By Julie Bykowicz and Chad Day, Associated Press Jeb Bush's super PAC provided the starkest illustration of the downward trend. Continue reading
Jan 31 Is Clinton channeling her inner Sanders in Iowa? By Michael D. Regan and Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Making her closing argument to Iowa caucus-goers, Clinton now cloaks her detailed policy plans in Sanders' outraged rhetoric. Continue reading
Jan 31 How Bernie Sanders evolved from fringe candidate to contender By Michael D. Regan and Catherine Lucey, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Eight months into a once far-fetched campaign, the Democratic socialist has evolved into a more polished, more professional candidate, maintaining his candor in an election where authenticity is at a premium. Continue reading