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Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is the featured presidential candidate this week on YouTube’s “You Choose ’08 Spotlight,” which allows candidates and potential voters to communicate through videos. In his  “Change the Debate,” Dodd critiques the media and calls on YouTubers not only to respond, but to act to end the Iraq War. His video is [...]

Earlier today, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg played deadpan when responding to a question about running for president. Tonight, he’s released a statement indicating he is no longer affiliated with the Republican Party.
“I have filed papers with the New York City Board of Elections to change my status as a voter and register as [...]

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (from Connecticut) have agreed to participate in a presidential debate conducted in Spanish.
The debate is scheduled for Sept. 9 at the University of Miami and will be hosted by Univision Communications, Inc., the nation’s largest Spanish-language broadcaster. The network’s programming is available in most Iowa [...]

[Commentary] I don’t always agree with him, but Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware is probably one of the smartest minds in the Democratic Party when it comes to foreign policy. Still, it seems doubtful—at least at this point in the race—that that he will win the Democratic nomination. Until now, I thought he was [...]

Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign is reporting JoDee Winterhof, who had been serving as Iowa campaign director, will move into a senior strategist role. The state director spot will be filled by longtime Vilsack supporter and staffer Teresa Vilmain.
Winterhof will become a primary surrogate in Iowa and will continue outreach efforts with women and other constituency [...]

It is alive!
Those who were around Iowa in 2004 may remember the First in the Nation web site put together by the Iowa Department of Economic Development: IowaCaucus.org
Yup, someone took the old girl into the back room, fluffed up her dress, applied some new war paint and sent her back out to the greeting line.
This [...]

For those who haven’t heard: This presidential election season is different.
For those Iowans who haven’t heard: Roughly 25 million Americans will be able to cast votes in 2008 Presidential preference primaries without consideration of which candidates earn Iowa bragging rights.
In 2008, two caucus states will go first – Iowa and Nevada – on Jan. 14 [...]

Democratic Senator and presidential candidate Christopher Dodd spoke today to a large crowd at Drake University, as well as to crowds across Iowa at satellite stations, on the war in Iraq and about how a Dodd administration would govern.

“Iraq is the dominant issue, and having an impact on all of the other things we’re talking [...]

John Zogby conducted polls May 14 and 15 that included 511 likely participants in the Democratic caucus (margin of error is +/-4.4) and 478 likely participants in the Republican caucus (margin of error is +/- 4.6).
On the Republican side of things “I Dunno” continues to hold the lead at a steady 22 percent. The Democratic [...]

If you’ve ever wanted to have a conversation with Sen. Joe Biden, Sunday may be your lucky day!
The Linn County Democrats plan to launch a new program series entitled “Conversations With The Candidates” on Sunday evening, May 6. U.S. Senator and Presidential hopeful Joe Biden has agreed to be the group’s first guest. The event [...]