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Melissa RossFebruary 4, 2016

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Despite his declining poll numbers coming out of the Iowa caucuses, the Florida state director of the Donald Trump presidential campaign says this weekend is going to be a busy one for Trump supporters and volunteers. “We invite you to join us this weekend for a variety of volunteer events for the Trump Campaign,” said […]

Associated PressFebruary 3, 2016

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is accusing rival Ted Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucuses and is demanding a do-over. On his official Twitter account Wednesday, Trump said: “Based on the fraud committed by Senator Ted Cruz during the Iowa Caucus, either a new election should take place or Cruz results nullified.” He based his […]

Associated PressFebruary 3, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is taking issue with the results of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, accusing contest winner Ted Cruz of fraud. In attacks posted on his official Twitter account Wednesday, Trump says “either a new election should take place or Cruz results nullified.” A previous tweet posted by the billionaire businessman accused the Cruz […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 2, 2016

The Iowa caucuses are now in the books and the candidates have moved on to the next battlefield, New Hampshire. But there are some nagging questions about dirty dealings in Iowa. As we all know, the caucuses are conducted differently than regular voting. There are rumors that voter identification was not checked, allowing anyone to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2016

The cost of a sixth place finish in Iowa? Nearly $3,000 a vote According to NBC News, the super PAC supporting Jeb Bush spent $14.9 million in advertising ahead of the 2016 Iowa caucuses. It doesn’t appear that investment paid off very well: Bush came in sixth in Iowa receiving 5,235 votes or about 3 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2016

Democratic caucus-goers were deeply divided by age and ideology, with younger participants in the Iowa caucus supporting Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and older voters turning out for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Republicans who said they want a candidate who shares their values propelled Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to victory on the GOP side, […]

Associated PressFebruary 1, 2016

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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley ended his Democratic presidential campaign Monday midway through vote-counting in the Iowa caucuses, terminating a bid that failed to gain traction against rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. O’Malley’s decision to drop out of the race came even before a winner had been declared but as early results showed O’Malley […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 1, 2016

Marco Rubio is out with two new Web videos, including one featuring his family. In a pre-caucus message, Jeanette Rubio and her children thanks Iowans for “their wonderful hospitality in this past year.” “Please remember to come out and caucus for Marco,” she tells supporters with the Rubio’s four children by her side. “We need […]

Associated PressFebruary 1, 2016

Jeb Bush‘s supporters have spent $15 million on slickly produced ads to win over Iowa voters. Barely registering in the polls and increasingly desperate in the shadow of the Iowa caucuses, he’s now trying a cost-free, personal tactic: hugs. When 67-year-old Harrison Cass, Jr., of Waterloo, pledged to caucus for Bush Monday night, the former […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 1, 2016

Marco Rubio took to the airwaves Monday morning to make a final pitch to Iowa voters. The Florida Republican told “Good Morning America” viewers that he was the best candidate for the Republican nomination because he will “unite the Republican Party.” “I’ll unite the conservative movement and we’ll grow it. We’re going to take our […]

Tag: Iowa caucuses

Donald Trump’s Florida campaign to hold weekend volunteer events

Donald Trump calls for Iowa election do-over

Donald Trump says Ted Cruz’s Iowa victory based on fraud

Tim Bryce: Reports of dirty tricks during Iowa vote

Jeb Bush and his allies spent more than $2,800 per vote in Iowa

Entrance polls: Democrats divided by age, ideology

Democrat Martin O’Malley ends his presidential campaign

Jeanette Rubio encourages Iowans to caucus for husband in new Web video

Jeb Bush doing whatever it takes to stay relevant

Marco Rubio tells “Good Morning America” he will unite GOP