Iowa
Early Signs Edwards Most Electable Democrat in Key Battleground States
While Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continue their 1-2 punch in all national polls and most state polls, John Edwards consistently fares the best among the Democratic field when matched up against the leading Republican contenders. This is especially the…
Read MoreRomney, Clinton Lead In New ARG Iowa Poll
Mitt Romney has opened up a 10-point lead in the latest American Research Group (ARG) poll of likely Republican Iowa caucus voters. Romney had trailed Giuliani by one point in ARG’s previous poll in late July, but the former Massachusetts…
Read MoreRomney Catapults To Big Lead In Iowa After Straw Poll Victory
In the first public poll conducted after the Iowa Republican Straw Poll, Mitt Romney has jumped out to his biggest lead to date. Romney, who won the straw poll with 32 percent, received 33 percent of the support of likely…
Read MoreZogby Poll: Clinton Surges to Top in Iowa
For the first time in five Zogby polls of likely Democratic caucus voters conducted in Iowa this year, Hillary Clinton has moved into sole possession of first place. At 30 percent, Clinton’s measured support is also the highest received by…
Read MoreTommy Thompson Ends Presidential Bid
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson officially ended his campaign to win the Republican nomination this weekend, after a disappointing 6th place finish in an Iowa Straw Poll that was missing three of the GOP’s top-tier candidates. Thompson had previously…
Read MoreMitt Romney Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Tommy Thompson and Duncan Hunter Fall Short
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met expectations by easily winning the GOP Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday, garnering 31.5 percent of the vote. Romney was expected to win because of his strong showing in early scientific polls and due to…
Read MoreIowa Leaning Democratic for ’08 Presidential Election
A new poll conducted by the University of Iowa gives an insight into the inroads the Democratic Party may still be making—building off their success in the 2006 Election. A survey conducted July 29—August 5 of 907 registered voters asked…
Read MoreHow Predictive Are the Iowa Caucuses?
As the first state to select delegates in Election 2008, the Iowa caucuses are understandably considered very important in the presidential nomination process. The caucuses present an opportunity for national frontrunners to solidify their lead as well as underdogs…
Read MoreABC News / Wash. Post Iowa Poll: Romney Up Big, 3-Way Race for Dems
The first ABC News / Washington Post poll of likely Iowa caucus voters finds it tight at the top on the Democratic side and Mitt Romney with a double-digit lead over his GOP rivals. The poll was conducted July…
Read MoreTancredo Yet to Effectively Leverage Immigration Issue In Iowa
Colorado Congressman and Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo boasts traditional conservative credentials, but has made a name for himself in the U.S. House during the past decade primarily on a single issue: as a staunch advocate for border security…
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