Congressman Tom Latham’s decision to not run for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat changes the entire complexion of the 2014 race, from the top of the ballot to the bottom. There was widespread agreement that Latham gave Iowa Republicans their best chance to capture the seat long held by liberal Tom Harkin. Now, that mantle [...]
Despite being overwhelmingly liberal, Johnson County is one of the most important counties in the state for Iowa Republicans. More than 23,000 Johnson County residents voted for Mitt Romney last November. Although that was only 31.4% of the vote in county, those 23,000 votes can make a significant impact on a statewide election. With an [...]
Ron Paul’s well-organized supporters once again dominated Iowa’s national delegate selections. GOP delegates from the state’s four congressional districts convened Friday night to choose 12 national delegates, with three representing each district. 11 of the 12 were either declared Paul supporters or are tied to them. The At-Large Delegate slate, chosen in early May by [...]
To My Fellow Republicans: It is with conviction that I ask for your support for an Iowa Republican Unity Delegation to our National Convention. This would represent the full spectrum of conservative thought and candidate support. First of all, the facts: 1) In August 2011, a Straw Poll was held in Ames. Congresswoman Michele Bachman [...]
Iowa Republicans elect a new State Central Committee during this Saturday’s district conventions. Four members will be selected from each of the state’s four districts. Each candidate will be allowed to speak to the convention prior to the election. State Central Committee members serve two-year terms and play a crucial role in managing the Republican [...]