Presidential candidates address ‘their plans to fix democracy’
Several presidential candidates are in Des Moines, Iowa to discuss the issue of campaign finance and how they will ensure a fair democracy.
Several presidential candidates are in Des Moines, Iowa to discuss the issue of campaign finance and how they will ensure a fair democracy.
About 350 people gathered at the Grand Hall at Simpson College to hear from former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden was welcomed by former Iowa State Sen. Staci Appel and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who have both endorsed Biden.
After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes.
Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.
The final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register, was held at Drake University on Jan. 14. Even though most Drake students were unable to attend the debate, candidates and student groups hosted multiple watch parties in and around the campus.
At the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential candidates are discussing issues important to college students, ranging from foreign policy to feminism.
The Poor People’s Campaign took to the streets of Drake University, protesting a few hours before the CNN/Des Moines Register debate began on the university’s campus.
Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang addressed Drake University, talking about topics from automation and climate change to student loans and his proposed freedom dividend.
Presidential hopeful, Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, spoke to roughly 300 people in attendance about the issues of climate change, economic instability and gun control, among other topics. Many of Buttigieg’s talking points were related to President Donald Trump.
As former Secretary of State John Kerry descended from the Joe Biden campaign bus and entered a small room of around 25 at a brewery in Knoxville, he prepared to deliver his speech in support of the former vice president.
Cory Booker has suspended his campaign for president. The New Jersey senator was struggling to fundraise and gain traction in both state and national polls. Booker’s decision comes after he failed to qualify for the CNN/ Des Moines Register debate on Tuesday.
Former South Bend, Indiana mayor, Pete Buttigieg started his rally in Des Moines, Iowa with a call of unification if elected, but his uplifting message was interrupted by protests over racial issues that have plagued his campaign.
Surrounded by about 410 attendees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addressed potential voters 22 days before the Iowa caucuses in the gymnasium of Fisher Elementary School in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at Berg Middle School in Newton, Iowa just 23 days before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. While he spent the majority of the town hall speaking on the issues of universal health care, voting rights and climate change, he also addressed universal child care, alleviating student debt and his issues with President Donald Trump.
Vote Common Good, an organization promoting liberal activism during the 2020 election cycle will be taking its message across all 50 states and is looking to give a voice to college students. VCG Political Director Rob Ryerse said this is the type of outlet certain students are looking for.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talked about her policies during a town hall in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Supporters said his appeal among young people speaks to his history as a mayor, senator and presidential candidate.
Former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld spoke at the Faith, Politics and Common Good Summit about political purpose, President Donald Trump and issues such as climate change and international relations.
Long-shot presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has suspended her campaign for the democratic presidential nomination. In a release on her website, Williamson said "the ideas we discussed are important, and I hope they’ll find seed in other ways and in other campaigns."
Presidential candidate Cory Booker spoke about his briefing from top Trump administrators on the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani as well as his argument for why college students should vote for him during a campaign stop in Eastern Iowa.