“Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is a great candidate for Vice President because he understands Midwest principles, how hard Iowans work, and the value of a dollar,” Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said in a statement.
Articles Tagged: Kamala Harris
National Politics Aug. 6, 2024 9:40 am395d ago
In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Aug. 5, 2024 12:14 pm396d ago
It’s not uncommon for political movements to arise from court decisions that don’t go the way activists or political leaders …
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2024 1:47 pm332d ago
“Under President Trump we will secure the border. We will deport these dangerous illegals, and we will make America safe again. And that is a promise,” U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for reelection, said to applause.
On Iowa Politics Aug. 2, 2024 8:01 am399d ago
Plus, Sen. Grassley investigating Trump assassination attempt
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 29, 2024 7:53 am403d ago
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear offered a message of unity Saturday to Iowa Democrats who say they’re fired up by a groundswell of enthusiasm across the party with a change at the top of ticket.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am404d ago
In an episode from the final season of one of TV’s greatest and most timeless shows, The Golden Girls, simple-minded …
Podcasts Jul. 26, 2024 8:38 am406d ago
Plus, questions surrounding the bill for Iowa’s private school funding program
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
National Politics Jul. 23, 2024 3:06 pm409d ago
Iowa's delegation to the Democratic National Convention is unanimously supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the party's presidential nomination, adding to the list of state delegates and high-profile endorsers backing Harris.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 22, 2024 5:00 am410d ago
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is withdrawing from his 2024 re-election bid. The President’s exit from the race …
By Bill Barrow - Associated Press
National Politics Jul. 22, 2024 8:06 am410d ago
The path to the Democrats nominating a new candidate is neither easy nor obvious, even with Biden endorsing Harris. There are unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
News Jul. 28, 2023 6:25 pm770d ago
Vice president urges push to elect Democrats
By Robin Opsahl, - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Federal Government Mar. 16, 2023 4:18 pm904d ago
Vice president joins panel in Des Moines, catches a basketball game
Government & Politics Jun. 26, 2021 11:00 am1532d ago
“(Vice President Kamala) Harris was named the border czar almost 100 days ago, and it’s taken her that long to get to the southern border,” Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson told reporters.
Opinion Apr. 19, 2021 4:56 pm1600d ago
Iowa has a novel plan to address federal prohibition, but the governor’s inaction allows other states to chief our joint