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The economy in elections 2008 v. 2012
Frank Newport Jan 27, 2012
The economy is shaping up to the top issue of this election year. How does that compare to the last election in 2008?
FlackCheck: Separating facts from political malarkey
John Moe Jan 5, 2012
Why not get some laughs with your fact-checking? A new site joins the tradition of political comedy, with facts at the forefront.
Popular candidates in Iowa can’t count on donations
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Rick Santorum is the latest GOP candidate to face the problem of increasing popularity without an increase in political dollars.
Obama appoints new head of CFPB
Steve Chiotakis Jan 5, 2012
The president plans to use a recess appointment to name Richard Cordray as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Iowa's economy stronger than other states
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 27, 2012
The unemployment rate in Iowa is relatively low compared to much of the rest of the country. How does the state's economy impact the Iowa caucuses?
What caucuses mean for the Iowa economy
Steve Chiotakis Jan 3, 2012
All eyes are on Iowa today as caucuses there start Republicans on their quest toward the presidential nomination. What does today mean for the state of Iowa?
Mid-day Extra: An insider's look at the Iowa caucuses
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 3, 2012
We all know that the Iowa caucuses happen every four years, and that they help set the tone for presidential elections. But what is it like to sit in on the meetings?
PODCAST: Central Time takes center stage
Mary Dooe Jan 11, 2012
Today's Iowa caucuses mark the start of the 2012 election season. While the car brand Cadillac is expecting a strong year ahead, with a focus on becoming a global brand -- but Ford's Lincoln isn't going to be quite so lucky. Manufacturing hiring is finally picking up, but this time around companies are looking for more skilled workers. And Steve Chiotakis heads to the junk yard with Paddy Hirsch to understand junk bonds.
This season's primaries cheapest in a decade
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 27, 2012
A combination of free TV debates and outside money is helping candidates penny-pinch for now.
Iowa caucus 2012: The economic upside goes beyond restaurant tips
Sarah McCammon Jan 2, 2012
Presidential candidates and their teams spend a lot of money every four years in Iowa, from pizza delivery to TV ads. But the long-term economic benefits are what really matters to the state.
