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Displaying all articles tagged:
Bob Vander Plaats
early and often
Nov. 28, 2023
Iowa Kingmaker Vander Plaats Thinks State Will ‘Rise Up’ Against Trump
Bob Vander Plaats has a solid record of picking Iowa Caucus winners. But DeSantis isn’t going to beat Trump on January 15.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Nov. 22, 2023
DeSantis Hangs On in Iowa Despite Campaign Turmoil
As the governor won the endorsement of Iowa kingmaker Bob Vander Plaats, leaders of his PAC were almost literally at each other’s throats.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
May 17, 2023
DeSantis Seizes Opening Against Trump in Iowa
Trump’s abortion stance irked key Evangelical leaders in Iowa. Now the Florida governor may be looking to go big in the first 2024 contest.
By
Ed Kilgore
steve king
Aug. 5, 2019
Iowa Democrat Aims to Knock Off Steve King, If Republicans Don’t Do It First
J.D. Scholten nearly beat King in the 2018 midterms. If the old demagogue survives his primary, Scholten will be waiting.
By
Ed Kilgore
steve king
July 20, 2019
Iowa’s Right-Wing ‘Kingmaker’ Vander Plaats Rejects Steve King
Bob Vander Plaats is really good at spotting conservative winners. His endorsement of King’s primary challenger tells you a lot.
By
Ed Kilgore
art under trump
May 22, 2018
How a Prominent Anti-Abortion Activist Decorates His Office
Here’s one idea: a painting of Donald Trump and a Bible.
By
Amanda Arnold
equal rites
July 19, 2011
Iowa Republican Behind Controversial Marriage Pledge Enjoys a Good Gay Joke
Shocking.
By
Dan Amira