by Jim Heath | May 10, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, Headlines, Joe Biden, Trump
A new Monmouth University poll finds that former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump 50% to 41%. When Rep. Justin Amash is included as the Libertarian Party candidate, it’s Biden 47%, Trump 40% and Amash 5%. The poll is largely in line with the...
by Jim Heath | Mar 31, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, Battlegrounds, Congress, Democrats, Headlines, Republicans
The contentious battle for control of the Senate could come down to just four races in the 2020 elections. The Senate is currently made up of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats and two independents who caucus with the Democrats. To regain control of the chamber, Democrats...
by Jim Heath | Feb 2, 2020 | 2020, Analysis, Bernie Sanders, Delegates, Democrats, Elizabeth Warren, Headlines, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg
Tonight, Iowans will flock to school auditoriums, union halls, community centers and even a few private homes in 1,681 precincts across the state of Iowa to give us the first glimpse of how real voters feel about the race for the Democratic nomination for president....
by Jim Heath | Jan 29, 2020 | Analysis, Commentary, JimHeath.TV
As America diversifies, Iowa voters should not be the first measuring stick of presidential candidates, especially with a goofy caucus system that is antiquated for our times. At a time when many are pushing for the end of the electoral college in choosing a...
by Jim Heath | Jan 6, 2020 | Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Headlines, Trump
Last night, President Trump put a bookend on a weekend of remarkably dangerous and unhinged tweeting with a tweet that he seems to think satisfies his obligations under the War Powers Act to notify Congress about possible military strikes in Iran. Tweeting three days...
by Jim Heath | Dec 8, 2019 | Analysis, Commentary
As we head into 2020, Democrats and Republicans are going to have to take a hard look at whether Iowa voters are the first measuring stick they want to use in selecting their nominee. Since 1972, Iowa has held the first presidential nominating contests in the country....
