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Two central Iowa men, both members of the Libertarian Party, have filed papers to form an exploratory committee for Iowa’s 2010 gubernatorial race. And, unlike other candidates, the two readily admit their goal is not necessarily to win residence at Terrace Hill.
Eric Cooper, 43, of Ames, and Nick Weltha, 30, of Des Moines, will hold [...]

Ending months of speculation, former Gov. Terry Branstad filed papers Wednesday morning to form a gubernatorial campaign committee, the first step in a potential run for governor in 2010.

Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey and state Auditor David Vaudt are downplaying speculation that they will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2010.
Both men have said previously that they are considering challenging Gov. Chet Culver next year. But in order to do so they would have to give up their current office, and most observers [...]

In an interview with IowaPolitics.com, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said he will not rule out a possible run for governor in 2010 against incumbent Gov. Chet Culver.

Former Arkansas governor and bass guitarist Mike Huckabee’s musical talents were on display at the Elks Lodge #251 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He rocked New Year’s Day for more than 300 fans, families, press and curious onlookers.

In this video, his ad hoc rock band jams for a few bars before Janet Huckabee takes the stage [...]

In Highlight Reel Part 1: Comparing Candidate Intros, we looked at some of the people who introduce the candidates.

In Highlight Reel Part 2: Comparing Candidate Endorsements, you can find more than a dozen candidate endorsements.

In this installment of the Highlight Reel, we’ll hear from the candidates talking about, well, other candidates. Sometimes candidates question each [...]

Mike Huckabee held a press conference after jamming with a rock band, being introduced by his wife, Janet Huckabee, and giving a speech to more than 300 people at the Elks Lodge #251 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday.

He answered questions about a negative ad that he pulled before it was broadcast in Iowa and [...]

Speaking at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson made a pitch for himself as a presidential candidate.

He challenged the other Democratic candidates on Iraq when he said: “They’ve decided to stop talking about Iraq. Their campaign strategies have shifted to other issues.  Over the last few debates and on the [...]

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee drew a large crowd in Newton, Iowa on Tuesday morning.  He was introduced by the campaign’s state co-chairman, Danny Carroll, and was joined by his wife, Janet Huckabee, and Huckabee’s Iowa Chairman, Bob Vander Plaats. 

Huckabee took some questions from the audience following a short stump speech in the Des [...]

Responding to a question in Washington, Ia., former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney downplayed the remarks of a national co-chairman of his presidential campaign who had stated that Iowa is where “they pick corn” not presidents.

Romney noted that he has “made more visits to Iowa than any other candidate.”