Tag: politics
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Fields of Fear
Iowans speak out against immigration policy under new Trump Administration. When Shelby Schmitt woke up on the morning of Nov. 6, the first thing she did was check the election results from the night before. Instant fear washed over her as she read that Donald Trump had defeated Kamala Harris and been reelected president of…
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Republican Civil War: What’s the future of the GOP?
The Grand Old Party has shifted dramatically since the days of Lincoln. What is the direction of the Republican Party going forward? On Wednesday, March 6, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley dropped out of the race after lackluster results on Super Tuesday. Haley only won the District of Columbia and Vermont. Donald Trump won the…
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Voters react to Biden vs. Trump rematch
President Joe Biden will take on former president Donald Trump in this year’s general election in a repeat of 2020. On March 6, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley dropped out of the race after a lackluster performance during Super Tuesday. Haley only won the District of Columbia and Vermont while Trump won the other 15…
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Nikki Haley rises in polls, voters react
Former South Carolina governor and current Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley continues to gain support among the Republican Party, especially those labeling themselves anti-Trump Republicans. According to Project FiveThirtyEight, a national bipartisan polling system owned by ABC News, Haley gained about three points after her performance in the third Republican primary debate held on Nov. 8.…
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Young conservative voters split on Ron DeSantis as the Republican presidential nominee
The 2024 presidential election is ramping up, and all eyes are on the Republican Party as 12 candidates have officially thrown their hats into the ring to be the face of the party and challenge President Joe Biden for a spot in the Oval Office. A notable front runner is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
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Iowa Lawmakers Take Aim at the LGBTQ+ Community
In the 2000s, Iowa was seen as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midwest, but recent legislation looks to change that. Over 30 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community were introduced this year between both the Iowa Senate and House. All the bills were sponsored by members of the Republican Party, who control…