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Democrats need a new system for the voting process

Democrats need a new system for the voting process

Stuart Lombard February 20, 2020

While Iowa Democrats are still trying to clean up their mess from the Iowa caucus discrepancies, New Hampshire proved that they could set the tone of the race for the Democratic nomination. In New Hampshire,...

2020 candidates hear the people’s voices

Aubrey Lathrop January 15, 2020

A people’s caucus was held on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Davenport North High School. All were welcome, and local residents asked questions to presidential candidates about current issues Candidates Bernie Sanders...

Bernie Sanders reacts to someone in the crowd as they criticize Micheal Bloomberg entering the Democratic race, on, Saturday, Nov. 9.

Bernie Sanders builds community at his rally in Coralville IA

Giselle Barajas November 12, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a progressive candidate for the 2020 democratic presidential nomination, held a rally with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), to speak about corruption in the political system....

The Golden Candidates

Stuart Lombard October 17, 2019

On Friday Oct. 4, news broke that Bernie Sanders suffered a heart attack. The narrative of the 2020 race has largely been dominated by questions of who is too old to be president. But until now, the physical...

Another take on impeachment: don’t get distracted

Stuart Lombard October 10, 2019

President Trump answered questions from reporters before boarding his helicopter, on Thursday,  Oct. 3. Trump publicly recommended Ukrainian President Zelensky to investigate the Former Vice President...

Sanders delivers his speech on Friday, April 5. Sanders held a rally in Davenports River Center after announcing his campaign for president in 2020. Photo by Emily Jacobson.

GALLERY: Bernie Sanders Rally

Emily Jacobson April 6, 2019

Featured image: Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Davenport's River Center on Friday, April 5 after announcing his campaign for president in 2020.

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders brought his presidential campaign to Davenport on Dec.14. The senator addressed his supporters on what he calls “the real issues of the American people.” Photo by Ryan Jenkins.

Iowa important ground for democratic party

January 27, 2016

On February 1st, 2016 all the political foreplay of the last two years will finally ease its way toward the frenzied, pre-presidential coitus we have all long been awaiting. Finally, citizens will get...

Sanders presents himself humbly

Sanders presents himself humbly

December 22, 2015

Democratic Candidate for the upcoming 2016 election, Bernie Sanders, was in Iowa this past weekend. Donald Trump also visited Davenport within this month. Apart from their different ideologies, they both...

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders brought his presidential campaign to Davenport on Dec.14. The senator addressed his supporters on what he calls “the real issues of the American people.” Photo by Ryan Jenkins.

Sanders feels "confident" in Iowa

December 14, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders brought his campaign to Iowa over the weekend. The senator's tour stretched across the state over a total of two days. Sanders spoke to his supporters...

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders brought his presidential campaign to Davenport on Dec.14. The senator addressed his supporters on what he calls “the real issues of the American people.” Photo by Ryan Jenkins.

Sanders feels "confident" in Iowa

December 14, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders brought his campaign to Iowa over the weekend. The senator's tour stretched across the state over a total of two days. Sanders spoke to his supporters...

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