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James Q. Lynch
I’ve been covering Iowa news for more than four decades. As the politics and state government reporter for The Gazette since 2000, I’ve covered the Iowa Legislature and state politics, as well as Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. I also host reporters from around the state in a weekly discussion of political developments on the On Iowa Politics podcast. I’m a regular panelist on Iowa Public Television’s weekly “Iowa Press” public affairs program and an enthusiastic participant in The Gazette’s Pints and Politics discussion of, what else, politics.
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Latest Articles by James Q. Lynch
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 29, 2012 6:20 pm4800d ago
IOWA CITY – After the campaign is over next week, first lady Michelle Obama said, she and her husband “will …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 28, 2012 3:00 pm4801d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Bruce Braley and Ben Lange have a lot in common: they grew up in small Iowa towns, …
Oct. 26, 2012 3:27 pm4803d ago
We’re taking a different turn this week for the Week in Review podcast. Instead of reporters providing insights into stories …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 26, 2012 11:12 am4803d ago
The much ballyhooed Romney post-debate surge apparently doesn’t stop with the top of the GOP ticket. Eastern Iowa congressional challenger …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 26, 2012 8:36 am4803d ago
Candidates in a suburban Linn County Iowa Senate district don’t care whether Cedar Rapids gets a gaming license, and declined …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 25, 2012 6:07 pm4804d ago
First Lady Michelle Obama will make a campaign appearance in Iowa City Oct. 29. Obama will be at the Sheraton …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 24, 2012 10:02 pm4805d ago
Although it wasn’t a rosy picture Mitt Romney painted – families struggling, an ailing economy and growing national debt while …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 24, 2012 2:45 pm4805d ago
PLEASANT HILL – Opponents seeking to oust Justice David Wiggins from the Iowa Supreme Court in the Nov. 6 retention …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 24, 2012 8:30 am4805d ago
A day ahead of appearances in Iowa by President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, each campaign made the …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 23, 2012 12:40 pm4806d ago
George Todd Krail II says he’s “living the American Dream.” The father of four and grandfather of nine, with twins …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 23, 2012 7:40 am4806d ago
Republican president nominee Mitt Romney will visit Cedar Rapids Wednesday evening, hours after President Obama has a rally in Davenport. …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 18, 2012 7:00 pm4811d ago
MARION – A key legislator in state budget discussions and his challenger presented opposing views on how best to make …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 18, 2012 3:00 pm4811d ago
For the first time, Republican John Archer raised more money than incumbent Rep. Dave Loebsack in a three-month quarter, according …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 17, 2012 7:14 pm4812d ago
UPDATE: The Barack Obama Iowa fell in love with is back. “Absolutely, it’s back,” Steve Sovern of Cedar Rapids said …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 17, 2012 1:12 pm4812d ago
Dick Steines’ employer and co-workers sent him to President Obama’s rally in Mount Vernon to deliver a message: They did …


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