John McCormick

by Rick Pearson DES MOINES—As other presidential contenders roll out their holiday-themed TV ads, Democrat Bill Richardson unveiled a new spot that goes after his rivals on their plans to...

by John McCormick, updated WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- The stockings are hung and the fireplace is lit, as the Obama family gathers to share some Christmas cheer -- with...

by Rick Pearson DES MOINES—The Iowa Democratic and Republican parties today unveiled a joint logo for caucus night, a reflection of their efforts to maintain Iowa's first-in-the-nation status despite efforts...

by John McCormick DES MOINES – At an event almost identical to one in New Hampshire in late November, Sen. Barack Obama surrounded himself with foreign affairs experts – including...

by Rick Pearson DES MOINES—It may be one of Iowa's first ever TV ads that wish people a Merry Christmas and then ends with the federally required disclaimer: "I approved...

by Rick Pearson DES MOINES—Wrapping up his eight-day "Main Street Express" bus tour of Iowa, former Sen. John Edwards touted the endorsement today of the state's first lady, Mari Culver....

by John McCormick STORM LAKE, Iowa -- On the same day a new ad promoting Sen. Hillary Clinton's recent endorsement by The Des Moines Register was rolled out, Sen. Barack...

by John McCormick SPENCER, Iowa -- Sen. Barack Obama has picked up the endorsement of U.S. Rep. David Loebsack, a first-term member of Congress from eastern Iowa. Loebsack was a...

The Obama family traditionally spends Christmas in the senator's native Hawaii. So when his children learned of a different destination this year, there was trouble. "When I told my 9-year-old...

by John McCormick ALGONA, Iowa – There are almost always questions from voters about health care, immigration and the influence of lobbyists. But others are less expected. In recent days,...