Archive - Along the Mississippi

Gaetz inquiry warrants the Full Grassley

Iowa senator should live up to his reputation

Nov 21 •

Chuck Grassley opposed Barack Obama's recess appointments in 2012

Would he stand up to Donald Trump's in 2024?

Nov 16 •

A week later, what I've learned

Five points I would like to make about the 2024 presidential election

Nov 12 •

Donald Trump expands footprint in Iowa's Mississippi River valley

Trump's win here nearly rivals Obama's in 2012

Nov 6 •

Is Iowa, and America, ready for a change?

New Iowa poll causes a stir, and some hope

Nov 5 •

We are all diminished by Iowa's hunt for phantom voters

Plus, Davenport sidelines investigation

Nov 1 •

October 2024

Iowa's 'suspicious' voters

Is the state violating the rights of some to comfort others?

Oct 28 •

New claim about non-citizens voting in Iowa raises questions

We should be cautious

Oct 25 •

Update: Trump declares a (fake) victory over Deere & Co.

Also, listen to me on the radio and come to the IWC holiday party!

Oct 18 •

In defense of newspaper endorsements

Why the editorial board's opinion offers value to readers

Oct 16 •

Davenport investigation may drag out

Plus, a new podcast and a reimbursement program for Congress, based on the honor-system.

Oct 10 •

Kim Reynolds is an exceptionally skilled politician

That's good for her, not us

Oct 5 •

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