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Poll puts Greenwald within striking distance of Latham

U.S. Rep. Tom Latham is facing a more serious threat this year than he did in 2006 according to the first public poll of the race.  The poll, conducted by the nonpartisan firm Research 2000 and paid for by the liberal blog DailyKos, finds Latham, the Republican, with a five-point lead over Democratic challenger Becky [...]

Latham attacks Greenwald’s support of bailout bill

The campaign for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District seat got a little hotter today, with incumbent Republican Tom Latham going on the offensive for the first time, accusing his Democratic opponent of supporting “reckless Wall Street CEO’s.”

Latham and Greenwald debate as equals

ANALYSIS: After listening to Monday night’s WHO radio debate, the 4th district congressional race sure feels close.

Latham and Greenwald debate now on WHO Radio (Liveblog)

If you want to hear U.S. Rep. Tom Latham and challenger Becky Greenwald debate, tune to WHO Radio 1040 in and around Des Moines now.  You can also listen here.
Update: The debate has concluded.
A liveblog of the event follows.  Find a more concise wrap-up here.

Greenwald sees increasing momentum

For now, Becky Greenwald said she is focusing on introducing herself to voters around the district, but in the coming weeks she will begin to draw distinctions between herself and incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Latham.

Latham responds with ad of his own in 4th district

Just a day after his opponent released her first television advertisement, incumbent 4th district U.S. Rep. Tom Latham launched his own ad highlighting his work trying to solve Iowa’s nursing shortage.
Latham’s campaign manager, Matt Hinch, said the 30-second ad, titled “Trusted Leadership,” is running district wide and is part of an “aggressive long-term buy.” Yesterday [...]

EMILY’s List endorses Becky Greenwald

EMILY’s List, a national organization dedicated to electing pro-choice women to public office, has endorsed fourth district congressional candidate Becky Greenwald in her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Tom Latham.

Wesley Clark endorses Greenwald in Iowa’s 4th

General Wesley Clark announced today he is endorsing Becky Greenwald for Congress. Greenwald is the Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.

Greenwald campaign reacts to Latham interview

Despite U.S. Rep. Tom Latham’s statement in today’s Iowa Independent interview that he would not ask President George W. Bush to campaign with him in Iowa, challenger Becky Greenwald’s campaign still sees similarities between the two Republicans.  Here’s part of a press release issued in reaction to our story:
Latham has embraced campaign help from George [...]

Greenwald sees shifting political winds

If 4th district voters find themselves more engaged in the congressional campaign this year than they have been in the past, it will be for good reason. Over the past two years, the 4th district has found itself at the epicenter of national debates about immigration, agriculture, and renewable energy. In an hour-long interview, Greenwald discussed her policy positions and her strategy for defeating an entrenched incumbent who has won reelection six times.