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I talk a lot about things that I find outrageous -- large donations from companies, lobbyists drowning out the voice of the people at the statehouse, etc. But sometimes, I come across something that seems pure, and I want to point out those moments as well. In this post category,...

10/24/19 Update This update adds details about independent expenditures made for or against candidates. These funds were not included in the original article because they were not reported by the candidates. Because these groups do not legally coordinate with the campaign, expenditures over $1,000 are reported by the groups and...

In my last post, I reviewed contributions to the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa and found that both acted like bank accounts that re-distribute funds from candidates who bring in the most to targeted districts. This raised more questions than answers. If candidates are funding the...

I wanted to start off with an overall breakdown of contributions to the Iowa Republican and Democratic Parties. But first, I want to talk a bit about who I am and where I'm coming from. Most people would describe me as left of center. However, I believe in democracy and...

QuidQuo.org features a tool that will help you uncover how much money Iowa politicians have received, who they have received that money from, and which candidates Iowa companies and PACs have contributed to. Here's how it works: Search for a Candidate In this section, you simply type in the name...