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🚨🚨🚨 NEW #IOWAPOLL 🚨🚨🚨 Sanders: 20% (+5) Warren: 17% (+1) Buttigieg: 16% (-9) Biden: 15% (-) Klobuchar: 6% (-) Yang: 5% (+2) Booker: 3% (-) Steyer: 2% (-1) Gabbard: 2% (-1) Bloomberg: 1% (-1) Not sure: 11% (+6) No other candidate polled above 0%. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Bernie Sanders leads the Iowa Poll for the first time, just weeks before the Iowa caucuses

“There’s no denying that this is a good poll for Bernie Sanders,” said pollster J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer & Co., which conducted the poll.

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.@ewarren’s competence, respect for others and status as the nation’s first female president would be a fitting response to the ignorance, sexism and xenophobia of the Trump Oval Office, the Register’s editorial board writes. #IAcaucus desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Endorsement: Elizabeth Warren will push an unequal America in the right direction

America's middle class is hurting. She brings the passion and expertise needed at this moment.

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OPINION: I co-chaired Nikki Haley's Iowa campaign. I am endorsing Kamala Harris. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

OPINION: I co-chaired Nikki Haley's Iowa campaign. I am endorsing Kamala Harris.

Lifelong Iowa Republican Dawn Roberts writes that Kamala Harris has shown "willingness to listen to a wider range of views to solve problems."

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The Register's editorial board wrote: "The outstanding caliber of Democratic candidates makes it difficult to choose just one." But the board did: It is backing @ewarren: desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Des Moines Register editorial board says Elizabeth Warren is its choice for president

The Register’s editorial board has endorsed Warren, arguing her ideas are needed at a moment “when the very fabric of American life is at stake.”

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Opinion: The Register editorial board endorses Joe Biden for president. He is the better choice for the challenges facing the United States. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Bring America together again: The United States needs an experienced, compassionate president....

Our divided nation needs an experienced, compassionate, respectful president. Joe Biden has proven he can be that leader. Trump has proven he cannot.

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Andrew Yang deserves our attention because he is focusing on issues that will likely become central to the lives of more and more Americans in the decade ahead, whether or not voters hold President Donald Trump to one term, columnist writes. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Andrew Yang gets why Donald Trump won. He won't be president but he deserves attention.

He may have the best explanation for how the Trump presidency happened: We 'automated away' 4 million manufacturing jobs in presidential swing states.

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Mollie was nobody's victim. Nor is she a pawn in others' debate. dmreg.co/2otXULl
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Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day. Here's how desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day. Here's how

The new Iowa Poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3 points. Pollster J. Ann Selzer: “It’s hard for anybody to say they saw this coming.”

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Iowa Teamsters union endorses Kamala Harris after International Teamsters fail to endorse desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Teamsters union endorses Kamala Harris after International Teamsters fail to endorse

Iowa Teamsters Local 238 threw its support to the Kamala Harris, Tim Walz campaign after the national chapter declined to endorse a candidate.

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The Des Moines Register's editorial board calls on U.S. Rep. Steve King to resign. #ia04 #iapolitics desmoinesregister.com/story/…

The Register's editorial: Steve King should resign for the good of Iowa

Losing his committee assignments has left King with little opportunity to work for his constituents on vitally important rural development issues.

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Dave Chappelle said seeing the wealth inequality in his community in Ohio pushed him to get involved in politics — and said that @AndrewYang with a UBI proposal had the best solution for the problem. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

In Iowa, Dave Chappelle shows support for Andrew Yang, universal basic income

Andrew Yang's policies like universal basic income would do more to address income inequality than any idea he's seen, Dave Chappelle said in Ames.

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At this moment, when the very fabric of American life is at stake because of inequality, @ewarren is the president this nation needs, the Register's editorial board writes. Read the endorsement: bit.ly/38wWXHk
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Democratic challenger Matt Blake upsets Republican incumbent Brad Zaun in Iowa Senate race desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Democratic challenger Matt Blake upsets Republican incumbent Brad Zaun in Iowa Senate race

In the state's most expensive race, Democratic challenger Matt Blake upsets Republican incumbent Brad Zaun in Iowa Senate District 22.

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Opinion: Many Iowa medical workers were not vaccinated before our junior senator, who just months ago suggested we were exploiting COVID-19 for money, writes Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Joni Ernst receiving vaccine so quickly rankles the health care providers she insulted

Most of the doctors who answered my informal survey said they have earned less income in 2020 as a direct result of the pandemic.

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JB Pritzker tells reenergized Democrats to turn Iowa back to purple with down-ballot votes desmoinesregister.com/story/…

JB Pritzker tells reenergized Democrats to turn Iowa back to purple with down-ballot votes

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells Iowa Democrats "it’s time for a change" at the Polk County Steak Fry. Can Iowa become a purple state again?

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.@AndrewYang started off his last day on the Iowa caucus campaign trail energized. "It's freaking Caucus Day!" #iacaucus desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Andrew Yang, the 'fun' candidate, fires up supporters at West Des Moines caucus

Andrew Yang's been gaining in popularity for months in Iowa, according to the polls. But will it be enough to leave an impact in the caucuses?

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"4%! We're in!" campaign manager tells @andrewyang by sign, mid-@dmregister interview. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'We're in!' Andrew Yang's campaign manager notifies him mid-interview he's made the debate stage

Andrew Yang's campaign manager notified him mid-interview with the Des Moines Register's editorial board he had qualified for the December debate.

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.@AndrewYang argued in Iowa City on Saturday that the federal government guaranteeing six months parental leave and a Universal Basic Income "would meaningfully unleash women." #IACaucus desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Andrew Yang, in Iowa, says federal government can do more to help women, victims of sexual assault

Government can provide more resources to women who come forward about sexual assault and should help men have healthier views of women, Yang said.

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.@berniesanders: Eight miles across five Independence Day parades, a heat index north of 95 degrees, and 77 years on the planet. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Sanders waves off the holiday heat as he takes on 5 Independence Day parades in 2 days

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the oldest candidate in the race, marched eight miles in Fourth of July heat for a sweep of Iowa parades.

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"The plan is to win," said @AndrewYang. "I believe we can compete and win here in Iowa." desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'I'm going to be here in the state over and over again': Andrew Yang prepares for final push before...

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang visited Iowa on Saturday, opening two offices and holding a rally.

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"But for @AndrewYang, I'm throwing my support behind him every second that I can, every spare moment that I have, and I think a lot of other people are doing the same," said one supporter. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Andrew Yang holds final caucus rally in Des Moines Saturday, calls for Iowans to volunteer, caucus

“We are past the fire code!” an organizer told the crowd of over 1,200 people who showed up at Andrew Yang's final caucus rally in Des Moines Saturday.

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Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s lead over Democrat Mike Franken has narrowed to 3 percentage points with less than a month until Election Day. bit.ly/3VtrChX
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Iowa students to stage walkout Monday over gun violence in wake of Perry school shooting desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa students to stage walkout Monday over gun violence in wake of Perry school shooting

Students across Iowa are expected to walk out of class and hold a rally at the Iowa State Capitol to protest gun violence in schools Monday, Jan. 8.

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Democrat Rob Sand announces 2026 campaign for governor, pitching 'new direction' for Iowa desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Democrat Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for Iowa governor, pitching 'new direction' for state

"I'm not a party line guy," Rob Sand said as he launched a gubernatorial campaign. "I'm a right or wrong guy."

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NEW #IOWAPOLL: Buttigieg: 25% Warren: 16% Biden: 15% Sanders: 15% Klobuchar: 6% Booker: 3% Gabbard: 3% Harris: 3% Steyer: 3% Yang: 3% Bloomberg: 2% Bennet: 1% No other candidate polled above 0%. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Pete Buttigieg rockets to the top of the 2020 field as a clear front-runner

Buttigieg’s rise from 1% in the Register’s March poll to the top of it today reflects the selling point of Iowa’s system, pollster J. Ann Selzer said.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced two initiatives meant to give all travelers a better experience in the air: A bill of rights for disabled passengers and a notice urging airlines to prioritize seating families together. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Department of Transportation announces a bill of rights for disabled passengers

The DOT's announcement outlines existing rights and privileges so disabled travelers can better advocate for themselves.

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Iowa Poll: Democrats are preferred over Republicans in 2 of 4 congressional districts desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Democrats are preferred over Republicans in 2 of 4 congressional districts

Likely Iowa voters prefer a Democratic candidate over a Republican in Iowa’s competitive 1st and 3rd congressional districts, a new Iowa Poll shows.

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Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was found not guilty on both charges. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'The jury made the right decision': Reporter Andrea Sahouri acquitted in trial stemming from arrest...

After a three-day trial, the six-member jury returned verdicts of not guilty to charges of failure to disperse and interference with official acts.

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The world's whitest paint has been created in a lab at Purdue. Scientists say it's so white that it could eventually reduce the need for air conditioning. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Scientists created the world's whitest paint. It could eliminate the need for air conditioning.

The world's whitest paint has been created in a lab at Purdue, a paint so white that it could eventually reduce the need for air conditioning.

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Register editorial board: @HillaryClinton has needed knowledge, experience: dmreg.co/1PuIo5L #IAcaucus
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Democrat Theresa Greenfield: 45% Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst: 42% Someone else: 3% #IowaPoll #IASen desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Theresa Greenfield narrowly leads Joni Ernst in hyper-competitive Senate race

"Theresa Greenfield is holding her own, and I think that says something about Joni Ernst's vulnerability," pollster J. Ann Selzer said.

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The Register is aware of reports of inappropriate social media posts by one of our staffers, and an investigation has begun.
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"This is just a pop-up show," Iowa State says about Dave Chappelle show at Stephens desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Dave Chappelle to perform at Stephens Auditorium next week

Laugh your socks off with comedian Dave Chappelle. Find out when he will take the stage in Iowa.

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The poll shows incumbent Republican @SenJoniErnst 3 percentage points behind her Democratic challenger, Theresa Greenfield (@GreenfieldIowa). desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Theresa Greenfield leads Joni Ernst in tight race for U.S. Senate

According to the poll, 46% of likely voters say they would back Greenfield if the election were held today, and 43% say they would back Ernst.

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González (@Emma4Change) will attend the vigil in the backyard of @SteveKingIA, one of the country's most fervent supporters of gun rights. dmreg.co/2JWYACb
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#BREAKING: The Des Moines Register, CNN and Selzer & Co. have decided note to release the final installment of the #IowaPoll as planned this evening. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

From the editor: Des Moines Register, partners cancel release of Iowa Poll after respondent raises...

The Register has published the Iowa Poll for 76 years, and it is considered the gold standard in political polling.

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Students across Iowa hold a walkout over gun violence in wake of Perry school shooting desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

Students across Iowa hold a walkout over gun violence in wake of Perry school shooting

Students across Iowa hold a walkout on Monday, January 8, 2023, over gun violence in wake of Perry High School shooting.

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Opinion: Election is a choice between common sense in Donald Trump and craziness in Kamala Harris desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Election is a choice between common sense in Donald Trump and craziness in Kamala Harris

Iowans have lots to say about the presidential election and about book restrictions at schools in letters published Aug. 12-18, 2024.

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"Please leave us out of your debate," Mollie Tibbetts' father said in an exclusive guest column for the Des Moines Register. "At long last, show some decency." dmreg.co/2otXULl
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Sen. @BernieSanders writes in a guest column that he'll strengthen anti-trust laws and again allow farmers to sue "big corporate middlemen" if he's elected president. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Bernie Sanders: I'll fight for farmers against powerful agribusiness

While massive corporations get richer, farmers who grow our food are getting only 15 cents of every dollar that a consumer spends on their product.

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One teen said 'Trans rights are human rights' and two others wore T-shirts in protest of education bills as Gov. Kim Reynolds gave them certificates. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Students protest LGBTQ, education bills as Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds hands them scholar awards

One teen said 'Trans rights are human rights' and two others wore T-shirts in protest of education bills as Gov. Kim Reynolds gave them certificates.

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Trump's Iowa lead shrinks significantly as Kamala Harris replaces Biden, Iowa Poll shows desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Trump's Iowa lead shrinks significantly as Kamala Harris replaces Biden, Iowa Poll shows

A new Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris 47%-43% among likely voters — a dramatic improvement over Biden's showing.

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For the first time, the popular college football pre-game show will originate on Cy-Hawk Saturday morning from the grassy area between Hilton Coliseum and the Scheiman Building. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Peterson: ESPN College Football GameDay is coming to Ames for Cy-Hawk

ESPN College Football GameDay will make its first Jack Trice Stadium appearance Saturday, before the annual Cy-Hawk game.

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Watch: @JoeBiden says he wouldn't comply with a Senate subpoena in @realDonaldTrump's impeachment trial because it would create a narrative that would let the president "off the hook." Read more from our interview earlier today: bit.ly/2SI8U8z

Joe Biden says he wouldn't comply with a Senate subpoena

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he wouldn't comply with a Senate subpoena to testify at the impeachment trial because it would let Trump 'off the hook.'

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Gov. Kim Reynolds secured reelection Tuesday night, the AP projects, defeating Democrat Deidre DeJear and Libertarian Rick Stewart. bit.ly/3zWsLpi
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The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows Kamala Harris picking up support from women to surpass Donald Trump in Iowa, a ruby-red state he has won twice. Details: desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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Iowa Poll: Democrat Rob Sand has higher job approval than GOP's Kim Reynolds, Brenna Bird desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Democrat Rob Sand has higher job approval than GOP's Kim Reynolds, Brenna Bird

A majority of Iowans approve of State Auditor Rob Sand's job performance, topping ratings for Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird.

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#BREAKING: Five justices say the waiting period violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the Iowa Constitution. dmreg.co/2IGey22
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“We kept everybody on full pay and benefits the whole time. We lost $4 million, but they needed the money more than I did,” Iowa Cubs owner Michael Gartner said. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Cubs ownership, front office tackle pandemic-related challenges as fans return to Principal...

After a 604-day layoff, Iowa Cubs baseball returned to Des Moines last week, thanks to the leadership of the Iowa Cubs front office.

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More Iowans disapprove of Gov. Kim Reynolds compared with the last Iowa Poll in October.
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Only @HillaryClinton stands prepared to honor America and uphold its highest ideals, says our editorial board. dmreg.co/2dWPmuQ

Register's endorsement: Clinton a vote for American values

The case for a Hillary Clinton presidency is clear.

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More on @BernieSanders’ 20% support: desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Bernie Sanders rides enthusiasm to top showing in latest Iowa Poll

While Bernie Sanders sits atop the new poll, his support divides by age, income and education levels.

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Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die' desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die'

Ernst, a Republican, posted a video to her Instagram story on Saturday, May 31, where she spoke directly to camera about the incident

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Register editorial board: @MarcoRubio represents GOP's best hope: dmreg.co/1PuIjPh #IAcaucus
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11-year-old killed in Perry school shooting remembered as a joyful boy who loved soccer and singing desmoinesregister.com/story/…

11-year-old killed in Perry school shooting remembered as a joyful boy who loved soccer and singing

Ahmir Jolliff was killed Thursday when a 17-year-old student at Perry High School opened fire in the cafeteria.

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The Register's editorial board makes its endorsements in Iowa's four congressional races. #iapolitics #ia01 #ia02 #ia03 #ia04 #iavotes bit.ly/2yAKdin

The Register's endorsements for Congress: GOP has failed to govern; give Democrats a chance

Editorial: The GOP needs to be voted out of power and spend a few years becoming again the party of Lincoln, not the party of Trump.

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.@BernieSanders made the announcement about @AOC at a rally in Des Moines, just before the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice Celebration. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Election 2020: Bernie Sanders announces AOC will stump in Iowa for him

Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, endorsed Sanders in October, along with U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota. and Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan.

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'Do something, dammit!': Tim Walz says Democrats need to answer Americans' 'primal scream' desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'Do something, dammit!' Tim Walz says Democrats need to answer Americans' 'primal scream'

Tim Walz held a town hall in Des Moines as he tours swing districts where vulnerable Republicans are not holding public town halls of their own.

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Iowa's Chuck Grassley says Trump's wind energy comments were idiotic and don't show respect. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Donald Trump said wind turbines cause cancer. Chuck Grassley called that 'idiotic.'

"I'm told that the White House respects my views on a lot of issues," Grassley said. "(Trump's) comments on wind energy ...were, first of all, idiotic. And it didn’t show much respect."

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law banning mask mandates in schools, cities and counties. The law goes into effect immediately. bit.ly/3wiuX64
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🚨 FINAL #ELECTION2020 #IOWAPOLL 🚨 Among likely Iowa voters: 46% Ernst 42% Greenfield More on the #IASen race: bit.ly/35KMeJm

Iowa Poll: Republican Joni Ernst pulls ahead of Democrat Theresa Greenfield in closing days of U.S....

“It's really both a matter of Ernst rising and Greenfield fading a little bit,” said pollster J. Ann Selzer. “There's sort of an equilibrium…"

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New #IowaPoll: Trump grows lead over Clinton here, 46-39 dmreg.co/2ec3QG4

Iowa Poll: Trump opens 7-point lead over Clinton

The Republican has locked up Republican support and enjoys a strong lead among independents in Iowa

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Shortly after going down the Giant Slide with a 4-year-old, @PeteButtigieg joined the @DMRegister for a ride on the Sky Glider at the @IowaStateFair. Read the story here, from @bcrodriguez: bit.ly/2Mgto5L
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Losses continue to mount for Iowa farmers, with soybean growers now facing Chinese tariffs. dmreg.co/2t295O9

China tariffs on U.S. soybeans could cost Iowa farmers up to $624 million

The escalating U.S.-China trade dispute erupted Friday; Trump has said the back-and-forth stems from "China's theft of intellectual property and technology."

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Prominent Iowa Republican switches endorsement from Ron DeSantis to Vivek Ramaswamy desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Prominent Iowa Republican switches endorsement from Ron DeSantis to Vivek Ramaswamy

A prominent House member switched his endorsement Wednesday from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Vivek Ramaswamy during a carbon-capture protest.

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While Republican Chuck Grassley leads Democratic challenger Mike Franken, the margin is narrower than in any Iowa Poll matchup involving Grassley since he was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980. bit.ly/3aHH6fU #IowaPoll
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Iowa voters have adopted a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would add the right “to keep and bear arms," adding language that goes beyond the protections contained in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment. bit.ly/3FY2B9p
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Vivek Ramaswamy completes 'Full Grassley' tour of all 99 Iowa counties twice, campaign says desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Vivek Ramaswamy completes 'Full Grassley' tour of all 99 Iowa counties twice, campaign says

Vivek Ramaswamy became the first presidential candidate to visit all 99 Iowa counties in less than a year.

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Six in 10 Iowans oppose Gov. Kim Reynolds’ law establishing education savings accounts to be used on private schools. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

62% of Iowans oppose Gov. Kim Reynolds’ private school scholarships law, Iowa Poll finds

Gov. Kim Reynolds made the education savings account law a top priority this year. The law will provide about $7,600 per student in private schools.

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Iowa Poll: Democrat Rob Sand again tops GOP's Kim Reynolds, Brenna Bird in job approval desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Poll: Democrat Rob Sand again tops GOP's Kim Reynolds, Brenna Bird in job approval

Iowa Poll: Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, again leads statewide officials in job approval. Republican Kim Reynolds gets lowest rating as governor.

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'Enough with the prayers.' Students march on Iowa Capitol to demand action on gun violence desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'Enough with the prayers.' Students march on Iowa Capitol to demand action on gun violence

"Enough with the prayers. Enough with the inaction. It’s time for common-sense legislation,” East High School junior Christopher Ramirez Chavez said.

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For the first time, over two presidential cycles, @BernieSanders leads the #IowaPoll. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Bernie Sanders rides enthusiasm to top showing in latest Iowa Poll

While Bernie Sanders sits atop the new poll, his support divides by age, income and education levels.

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In Mount Vernon, Bernie Sanders pledges that if he's elected president, veterans will receive the care they need. dmreg.co/1Y8qHTI
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We know how Iowans feel about their breakfast pizza, but have you considered Froot Loops on pizza? Well, now's the time to consider it, as the Forest Ave. location in Des Moines of Fong's Pizza has added it to their menu. desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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Halloween now comes with an extra dose of homegrown headbangin’ courtesy of @slipknot. dmreg.co/2x8KucF
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As former President Donald Trump prepares to return to Iowa, an Iowa Poll shows his popularity hasn't waned in the state — it's risen. #iapoll desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Donald Trump’s favorability ratings are his highest in any Iowa Poll: 'Absence makes the heart grow...

Iowa is expected to kick off the GOP's 2024 presidential nominating process. Ahead of a planned rally, a poll shows Trump's popularity hasn't waned.

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In Tuesday's speech, with criticism of a specific police shooting and an attack toward members of her own political party, Harris was bolder about race. Some members of the crowd said they were impressed. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Kamala Harris talks bluntly about race: 'Apparently, probable cause is being black in your own room'

"Unity is when everybody is in the room and there is mutual respect and acknowledgment about issues that each faces — that's my vision of unity."

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Iowa women's basketball superstar Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) passed "Pistol" Pete Maravich to become the NCAA Division I basketball all-time leading scorer.
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Opinion: It’s Joe Biden who’s taking care of Iowans in need, but only when Kim Reynolds lets him desmoinesregister.com/story/…

It’s Joe Biden who’s taking care of Iowans in need, but only when Kim Reynolds lets him

Register readers make points about inequity, whether our representatives do what we want, and the Olympics in letters published Aug. 5-11, 2024.

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You don't need to be a fan of @slipknot's music to enjoy the Iowa band's new whiskey. bit.ly/2ThhnxB
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Rob Sand raised millions more than Kim Reynolds in 2024, fueling theories of governor bid desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Rob Sand raised millions more than Kim Reynolds in 2024, fueling theories of governor bid

Fueled by $7 million in donations from his wife and in-laws, Sand tallied about $8.6 million in receipts between January and December of last year.

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Iowans erupt in cheers as lawmakers kill bill removing gender identity as a civil right desmoinesregister.com/story/…

'It's dead! It's dead!' Iowans cheer demise of bill to end gender identity as a civil right

Iowans erupted in cheers as lawmakers said they would not advance a bill to remove gender identity protections from Iowa's civil rights law.

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Opinion: Chuck Grassley and his GOP colleagues can come up with any excuses they want, but their words in 2016 were unambiguous: no Supreme Court hearings, writes the Register's editorial board. (Joni Ernst, you're not off the hook either.) desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Profiles in hypocrisy: Grassley, Ernst sidestep previous positions on Supreme Court nominees

If Grassley did not think a Supreme Court nominee by Obama should be considered in 2016, he cannot justify voting for a Trump nominee now.

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Opinion: Why rural America should be alarmed at the prospect of Trump winning desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Opinion: Why rural America should be alarmed at the prospect of Trump winning

The evidence is clear that a second Donald Trump presidency would devastate rural America, writes Susan Schneider.

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Opinion: It's becoming harder and harder to have confidence in this governor, the Register's editorial board writes. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Inexplicable and irresponsible: Iowa governor lifts mask mandate while 180,000 doses of COVID-19...

This is hard to understand: Gov. Kim Reynolds lifts her exemption-riddled mask mandate while some public health experts recommend wearing two masks.

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.@BernieSanders is the first presidential candidate to oppose the proposed Bakken oil pipeline dmreg.co/1HvWrKO

Bernie Sanders says he opposes Bakken oil pipeline

Sanders says he wants to transition the nation's energy system towards energy efficiency and sustainable energy

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He did it again. A year after changing a mom's tire on I-35, Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Zach Twedt brought gas to girls who forgot to fill their tank. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa football player helps teens who ran out of gas one year after changing woman’s tire

He did it again. A year after changing a mom's tire on I-35, Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Zach Twedt brought gas to girls who forgot to fill their tank.

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Opinion: Pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling, moving 'to other ventures and opportunities' desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling, moving 'to other ventures and opportunities'

Pollster Ann Selzer says she long planned to make the November Iowa Poll her last election poll and is moving on to new ventures and opportunities.

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Meet the Iowa family getting $1,000 a month from presidential candidate Andrew Yang. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Meet the Iowa Falls family Andrew Yang is pledging to give $1,000 a month for the next 12 months

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang surprised Kyle Christiansen and his mother, Pam, with the news on Sunday. The payments will begin in July.

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Gov. Kim Reynolds: Iowa fair ready to host Trump's birthday party for America's 250th desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Gov. Kim Reynolds: Iowa fair ready to host Trump's birthday party for America's 250th

In 2023, Trump called for the country to start "preparing for the most spectacular birthday party."

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RIP Sgt. Beminio and Officer Martin. dmreg.co/2fbU6vv #officersdown
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Congratulations to our Andie Dominick, who today was named #PulitzerPrize winner for editorial writing! dmreg.co/2HpnOv3
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The lawsuit contends that Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision to pull out of federal pandemic assistance deprived 30,000 Iowans of benefits. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Gov. Kim Reynolds sued for denying jobless Iowans federal pandemic assistance

The lawsuit contends that Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision to pull out of federal pandemic assistance deprived 30,000 Iowans of benefits.

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"I think it's really important that we tell El Paso's story, connect that to this country's story and help all of us stand up against this together," @BetoORourke said in Iowa. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Beto O'Rourke focuses on curbing gun violence in first Iowa visit since El Paso shooting

Beto O'Rourke returned to Des Moines Tuesday for the first time since the shooting in El Paso, Texas.

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Opinion: We know who Donald Trump is. Kamala Harris was right to call him fascist. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Opinion: We know who Donald Trump is. Kamala Harris was right to call him fascist.

Rekha Basu writes that the case for Harris is strong and the case against Trump could not be more robust.

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.@BernieSanders is speaking now at the Register Political #Soapbox at the #IowaStateFair. Watch live: desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Find all the coverage, watch video replays of the 2020 presidential candidate speeches on the...

More than 20 presidential candidates spoke at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. Watch video replays, read the coverage in this complete guide.

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Iowan on why she voted early: “I am 103. ... I am not taking any chances.” dmreg.co/2cHNa3N
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Gov. Kim Reynolds has forsaken her obligation to serve all Iowans in favor of making some of us "the other," writes the Register's editorial board. desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Editorial: Kim Reynolds consistently neglects Iowa's real problems

Sure, some people have it good under this governor. Many others struggle under a vanishing safety net and demeaning attitudes from elected leaders.

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Caitlin Clark donates 22,000 books to Iowa, Indiana kids to celebrate her birthday hawkcentral.com/story/sports…

Caitlin Clark donates 22,000 books to Iowa, Indiana kids to celebrate her birthday

Caitlin Clark is celebrating her 23rd birthday by once again giving back to Iowa kids. The Indiana Fever star is donating 22,000 children's books.

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