The Trump Train Rolls Through Iowa
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Iowa Caucuses
Trump Romps Through Iowa Caucuses, Calls for GOP to 'Come Together'
DeSantis appears to be on track to claim second place, a distant 30-ish percentage points behind Trump.
Haley and DeSantis Pander to Iowans by Praising Ethanol Mandate
Unfortunately, none of the Republican candidates want to scrap the federal ethanol mandates.
Most Iowans Don't Care About the Caucuses. You Shouldn't Either.
How do the Iowa caucuses work? The fact that people have to ask every four years shows why this tradition should end.
DeSantis Wants To 'Eliminate the IRS' and Implement a Flat Tax
DeSantis says the new, single tax rate would mean "lower taxes for everyone" but that only demonstrates that he hasn't thought too deeply about how a flat tax would work.
First Iowa Caucus Results Put Pete Buttigieg in the Lead
Maybe the celebration speech last night wasn't premature?
There's Nothing Special About Iowa. Time To Let Other States Vote First.
Letting any single state go first is a mistake. But a national primary would be problematic too. Luckily, those aren't the only two options.
The Iowa Caucuses Have Always Been Terrible
Last night's caucus flop was a meltdown of small-d democracy.
Donald Trump Stomps Bill Weld and Joe Walsh in Iowa
The president's would-be primary challengers fail to reach 2 percent, and are being out-fundraised a combined 230 to 1.
Still Seething Over 2016, Hillary Clinton Slams Sanders for Sexism Sans Substance
An unnecessary and personal attack on Bernie Sanders is another example of Clinton's poor political judgement, and smacks of Democratic desperation to stop the Vermont senator's rise.
To Stop Spread of Hateful Messages, Iowa State University Restricted Sidewalk Chalk
The policy has earned a well-deserved First Amendment lawsuit.
What Are the Polls Telling Us to Expect from Today's Super Tuesday Contests?
The polls are pointing to big nights for Clinton and Trump, but primary state surveys are tricky.
How Ted Cruz Defeated Iowa's Ethanol Cartel
His strategy wasn't lovely, but it was a blow to crony capitalism.
Donald Trump's Post-Iowa Twitter Meltdown
Iowa's second-place finisher accuses Ted Cruz of stealing the election.
The GOP's Suicidal Immigration Stance
The policies favored by Cruz and Trump will alienate voters Republicans need to win.
Turnout Determined the Winner in Iowa, But Not in the Way Everyone Expected
The polls miss again.
3 Takeaways from the Iowa Caucuses
Find out who won and who's out with Reason's takeaways from the Iowa caucuses.
What CNN's Polling Last Night Tells Us About Rand Paul's Campaign
He has more appeal to the young, to independents, and to those who worry most about government spending. But not enough appeal in any category.
Bernie Sanders Effectively Tied Hillary Clinton In Iowa. That's a Reminder of Clinton's Weakness as a Candidate.
She blew a 30-point lead in just a few months.
Cruz Won Iowa Because of Evangelicals, Would Lose General Election For Same Reason
Was tops among voters who want a candidate that "shares my values."
Cruz's Victory Is a Welcome Sign That the End Is Near for Corny Crony Capitalism
The Texas senator is the first presidential candidate to win in Iowa while opposing federal support for ethanol.
Dollar for Dollar, Jeb Bush Was Tonight's Biggest Loser
Tell us about the dangers of Citizens United again.
No Rand Paul Surprise in Iowa; Fifth Place, Likely 4.5 Percent [UPDATED and Corrected on County Breakdown]
Ron Paul counties in 2012 went for 9 for Cruz, 7 for Trump; big college counties for Rubio
Sarah Palin Used to Think Polls Were Only For Strippers
Also in Iowa, Donald Trump tells crowd to "knock the crap" out of protesters.
Bernie Sanders is No Barack Obama—Iowa is a Ceiling, Not a Floor
In a state where 43 percent of Democrats identify as socialist, Sanders should be doing particularly well.
The Iowa Caucuses Are Insane
Iowa's first-to-vote status is effectively a subsidy to the state.
Gay Issues May Not Be Taking Center Stage, but They're Still Used to Rile Up Voters
Cruz, Trump vie for anti-marriage vote in Iowa.
Friendly Reminder: The Iowa Caucuses Don't Actually Matter That Much
Just ask President Santorum.
Rand Paul's Iowa Chances
A surprisingly consistent libertarian message, his people believe, will prove the polls dead wrong tonight at the Iowa caucuses.
Before Huckabee's Campaign Dies in Iowa, You See The Ring
Former Gov. Mike Huckabee makes Adele parody appealing to Iowa caucus voters and the result is pretty scary.
Corny Crony Capitalism in Iowa
Cruz and Paul stand on principle against the federal ethanol mandate while all the other candidates pander.
Rand Paul: In The Final Pre-Iowa Debate, and Optimistic About Iowa
The Kentucky senator disses Ted Cruz, says he's the only fiscal conservative, worries about armed self-defense, and hopes for a youth surge to propel him in Iowa caucuses
Last Night's Democratic Town Hall in 90 Seconds
The top Donkeys compare the size of their promises.
Rand Paul's Iowa Hopes
With help from multiple SuperPACs and college kids as a hoped-for ace in the hole, Paul fights to win in Iowa caucuses.
Is the Bernie Sanders Poll Surge Real?
Some reasons to be skeptical the Vermonter has what it takes to win the Democratic nomination
Yes, Donald Trump Is Still Ahead in the Polls, But It's Not Time to Panic Yet
Voters won't really start paying attention until January.
Scott Walker's Anti-Gay Marriage Positions Displease His Own Family
There is no political future in fighting government recognition
