The process of selecting state delegates

Doug Goodwin, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012

Each state decides how its delegates are distributed for a presidential candidate differently.  Some states, like Iowa, hold caucuses, while some states hold a primary election.  Iowa has held caucuses since 1972. Alaska, Colo., Hawaii, Kan., Maine, Minn., Nevada, N.D., Wyo. and Iowa are the only states... Read more »

Gingrich has long history, politically and maritally

Doug Goodwin, staff writer
February 10, 2012

Newt Gingrich, Republican presidential candidate, started his political career in 1978 when he was elected to Congress. Gingrich was speaker of the House four years during his twenty years representing Georgia. Gingrich’s wife, Callista, is his third wife.  He has two daughters from his first marriage. Gingrich... Read more »

Paul plans to end federal income tax, IRS, Fed

Catlin Richards, staff writer
February 3, 2012

Texas Congressman and GOP candidate Ron Paul is trying to make his way into the White House for the third time. Paul is known and, often times criticized, for his libertarian views. If elected, Paul plans to end the war on terror and audit the Federal Reserve. Paul’s views have helped him to gain an... Read more »

Santorum’s caucus win makes history

Jen Bradwell, staff writer
January 27, 2012

In one of the closest finishes in the history of the Iowa Caucuses, Rick Santorum was officially declared as the winner of the 2012 Iowa Caucus on Jan. 18, after initially having revealed Mitt Romney as the winner by eight votes. A final certified tally showed Rick Santorum finishing with 29,839 votes... Read more »

Caucus brings surprising close calls, dropouts

Doug Goodwin, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012

The Iowa Caucus had a surprising turnout. On Jan. 1, the Public Policy Polling showed Ron Paul with 20 percent, Mitt Romney with 19 percent and Rick Santorum with 18 percent. After the Iowa Caucus, Romney jumped to 37 percent, Santorum rose slightly to 19 percent and Paul fell to 12 percent in a Time/CNN/ORC... Read more »

Perry plans to balance budget, secure borders

Krista Hunt, Staff Writer
December 2, 2011

Rick Perry, 47th governor of Texas, plans to create more jobs if elected president. Born in the small town of Paint Creek in West Texas, Perry was the first in his family to attend college.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M University. He also joined the Fightin’... Read more »

Presidential candidiates visit Des Moines

Doug Goodwin, Saff Writer
November 28, 2011

The Thanksgiving Family Forum was held on Saturday, Nov 19.  The event was put together by The Family Leader for the 2012 Presidential candidates to discuss family issues.  Six of candidates attended: Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Herman Cain, Speaker Newt Gingrich, Congressman Ron Paul, Governor... Read more »

Caucus history explained

Doug Goodwin, Staff Writer
November 11, 2011

This time of year the media talks a lot about the caucuses. The problem, not everyone knows what a caucus is or what to do at one. It can be very informative and helpful to those who are undecided about which candidate to pick within their party. Cary Covington, politcal science professor at the University... Read more »

Students visit Occupy Iowa

Jason Link, Contributor
November 8, 2011

Two sociology classes visited the Occupy Wall Street movement Tuesday, Nov. 1. The instructor, Amy Deibert, brought her early and mid-morning sociology classes to the movement’s new location at East 14th Street and East Grand Ave. The previous location had to be abandoned when the group’s permit... Read more »

Bachman history offers insight to presidential run

Krista Hunt, Staff writer
October 21, 2011

Getting to know each candidate can help students better understand the right person for whom to vote.  The more knowledge acquired will allow students to make their own decision. Republican candidate Michele Bachmann hopes to have enough votes throughout the primary season to run for president in 2012... Read more »