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Associated PressFebruary 1, 2016

Iowa kicked off voting in the 2016 presidential race Monday night, with the Republican contest shaping up as a three-way fight among Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were also locked in a tight battle as the caucuses began. The indicators were based on interviews with voters who […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 1, 2016

An important member of Congress had a simple prescription for what ails health care in America: “Medicare for everyone.” “Everyone is in Medicare now,” he said. “Some of us get it. Others pay.” The year was 1991, and had it been Bernie Sanders saying that, nobody would have paid attention. He was a House freshman […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 1, 2016

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With hours to go before the first votes are cast, a new poll shows Donald Trump’s lead widening, due in large part to support from likely first-time caucus goers. Trump holds a 7 point lead over Ted Cruz, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday morning. Trump is at 31 percent, followed by Cruz […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 1, 2016

Good morning, everyone. While there will definitely be drama in awaiting the returns from Iowa tonight, I will argue right now that if Ted Cruz ekes out a victory, it won’t really mean all that much in the end. That’s a prediction, something I try to stay away from in — at least putting such statements […]

Associated PressFebruary 1, 2016

As if hearing Marco Rubio’s footsteps creeping up on him, Ted Cruz directed much of his final advertising against the Florida senator in the frenzied weekend prelude to the Iowa caucuses, feeding a Republican feud that turned increasingly bitter before voters have their first say in the 2016 presidential race. Considered to be vying with […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 31, 2016

An important member of Congress had a simple prescription for what ails health care in America: “Medicare for everyone.” “Everyone is in Medicare now,” he said. “Some of us get it. Others pay.” The year was 1991, and had it been Bernie Sanders saying that, nobody would have paid attention. He was a House freshman […]

Associated PressJanuary 31, 2016

In a final frenzy to inspire supporters to turn out for Monday’s Iowa caucuses, the presidential contenders scrambled to close the deal with the first voters to have a say in the 2016 race for the White House. The result Sunday was a blur of sometimes conflicting messages. Even as the candidates begged backers to […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2016

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Donald Trump downplayed Iowa expectations during an appearance on “Face the Nation” Sunday. Saying “I don’t have to win it,” he then launched into a critique of Ted Cruz. Marco Rubio also made his pitch. Trump hit Cruz on Goldman Sachs ties, saying the relationship ran against his “Robin Hood” image, while again emphasizing Cruz’s Canadian […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2016

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Presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders made their final pre-caucus pitches on “Meet the Press” Sunday, downplaying expectations for tomorrow night. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz framed Monday night as a two-man clash between he and Trump, delineating differences between them. Florida’s best hope in the Iowa caucus, Rubio, downplayed expectations by deeming Ted Cruz the “front runner” based […]

Scott PowersJanuary 31, 2016

Two days before the Iowa caucuses, The New York Times has weighed in with endorsements of Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton and Republican long shot John Kasich, calling the Ohio governor “the only plausible choice for Republicans.” The Times’ endorsement of Clinton was hardly a surprise, given that the Times has endorsed the former U.S. […]

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Iowa caucuses: Tight races for both parties

Martin Dyckman: A vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote for idealism, courage, candor

Quinnipiac poll: First-time voters help boost Donald Trump’s lead

Mitch Perry Report for 2.1.16 – Iowa, finally

Ted Cruz-Marco Rubio feud flares in Iowa closer

Martin Dyckman: A vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote for idealism, courage, candor

Turnout is name of the game in Monday’s Iowa caucuses

Donald Trump, Marco Rubio take aim at Ted Cruz on “Face the Nation”

On “Meet the Press” Marco Rubio acknowledges Ted Cruz as Iowa front runner

New York Times endorses Hillary Clinton, John Kasich