By John Molseed WEST DES MOINES  — Iowa native and Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is projected to come in last in Iowa’s caucuses. She garnered less than 6 percent of the vote, with about one-third of precincts reporting, for sixth place among the six Republican candidates who actively campaigned across Iowa. Bachmann, a Waterloo native, began [...]

By Steve Dinnen WEST DES MOINES — Republican presidential contender Rick Perry said he has “no apologies to make” late Tuesday as vote counting in Iowa’s 2012 Republican presidential caucus placed him in a distant fifth place. The Texas governor told supporters gathered at a West Des Moines hotel ballroom that he is proud of his [...]

By Kalle Eko, contributor:  On Jan. 2, 2012, Republican candidates made final pitches for support on the Jan. 3 Iowa precinct caucuses. http://kallekamaleko.blogspot.com/2012/01/2011-gop-presidential-candidate-visits.html http://kallekamaleko.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html – Kalle Eko has studied as a graduate student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and now is a graduate student at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. [...]

Urbandale, IA – The Rick Santorum for President Campaign has received the endorsement of the Duggar Family, stars of TLC’s “19 and Counting.”

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By Jon Ericson , jonathan.ericson@wcfcourier.com INDEPENDENCE — Newt Gingrich’s political opponents like to talk about how much baggage he carries in the presidential race. But the former Speaker of the House thinks those same opponents, particularly Ron Paul and Mitt Romney, can take responsibility for some of that burden. He said he is seen as the best [...]

By McClatchy Newspapers AMES — Shifts happen in the 48 hours before Iowa caucuses, and Sunday it was clear that the outcome of the nation’s first presidential voting Tuesday depends on a huge army of undecided, wavering Iowa caucusgoers. Forty-one percent said they could still be persuaded to support another candidate, while only 51 percent say [...]

By Michael Bugeja National news about Iowa last month did not involve politicians but a journalism professor publishing an Atlantic Monthly essay that offended many, including his institution’s president who disowned Stephen Bloom’s “ Observations from 20 Years of lowa Life. ” In an open letter , Sally Mason wrote she strongly disagreed with his portrayal of Iowans. “In this cynical world [...]

By JON ERICSON jonathan.ericson@wcfcourier.com CEDAR FALLS — Acting very much the front runner, Mitt Romney schmoozed with potential voters at a Cedar Falls diner Thursday morning. In speaking to an overflow crowd at J’s Homestyle Cooking, Romney saved his attacks for President Barack Obama. But even more than attacking the president, the former Massachusetts governor worked [...]

2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will campaign in Iowa for three days in the run-up to the January 3, 2012 Iowa Caucus. The far-reaching visit will occur from Wednesday to Friday, December 28 th to the 30 th, inclusive. Public events during this visit include town hall meetings in large population centers and rural areas, and a [...]

By Kalle Eko, contributor:  On Dec. 20, 2011, Rick Perry held a townhall meeting in Davenport. Click here for the report . – Kalle Eko has studied as a graduate student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and is heading to the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He is trying to [...]

By Kalle Eko, contributor: On Dec. 20, 2011, Rick Perry made a campaign stop in DeWitt, Iowa. Along with Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana, Perry and made a number of visits to local businesses. In addition to greeting local residents, Perry took the opportunity to speak to press. Click here for a report . – Kalle Eko has studied as [...]

ANKENY – Air Force veteran and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will hold a major veterans rally in Des Moines, demonstrating his commitment to veterans, active-duty military men and women, and their families. The event, which is open to supporters of all ages regardless of veteran status, will be held on Wednesday, December 28 th at the Knapp [...]

Urbandale, IA – Rick Santorum and the Rick Santorum for President Campaign made the following statement in reaction to the passing of Iowa campaign volunteer and Republican activist, Wendy Jensen. Rick Santorum said: “The news of Wendy’s passing is absolutely heartbreaking. I just had the opportunity to visit with Wendy on Wednesday evening, where she [...]

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today that Linn County Supervisor Brent Oleson has endorsed Ron Paul for the presidency. Attracted to Congressman Paul’s commitment, character, and courage Mr. Oleson said, “Ron Paul has the principals and conviction necessary to solve our national budget woes.  With our national debt over $14 trillion, the spending [...]

  By Dave Dreeszen and Chris Coates, The Sioux City Journal FACT CHECK: Did Branstad say Gingrich was ill-suited for the White House? WHAT THEY SAID: In a follow-up question to Newt Gingrich on the subject of whether he is a reliable conservative, Fox News debate moderator Bret Baier pointed out that Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has [...]

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today (Dec. 14) new members of its “Doctors for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, this time highlighting medical professionals from the first-in-nation voting state of Iowa. Doctors are excited about Dr. Paul’s candidacy in large part due to his firm stance of repealing Obamacare, restoring health freedom, and curtailing [...]

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will launch a barnstorming bus tour across Iowa on Friday, making campaign stops in all 99 counties in 10 days as her campaign continues to build momentum leading to the state’s Jan. 3 first-in-the-nation caucuses. “Michele Bachmann is determined to win the Iowa caucuses the same way she won the [...]

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced Monday, Dec. 12, the release of its latest ad, ‘ Selling Access ’, another two-minute web video aimed at former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, calling him out as a corrupt Washington insider who got rich through influence-peddling. The video, which the campaign plans to promote prominently on conservative web sites, [...]

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann today announced her Iowa campaign has county chairs in 91 of the state’s 99 counties and precinct leadership in every county. The announcement is further evidence of Team Bachmann’s exceptional grassroots organizational strength, one of which has been gaining significant momentum as the Iowa caucuses near. “I’m honored to have [...]

ANKENY – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will visit eastern Iowa for a series of town hall meetings as the campaign draws nearer to the pivotal 2012 Iowa Caucus. The visits will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, December 21 st and 22 nd.  All eight of Dr. Paul’s events this time around are town hall meetings [...]