Welcome to CyberCaucus 2004, a site on the Iowa first-in-the-nation caucus. This site was developed by students in Drake University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

The site was maintained in the fall 2003 by students in Journalism 103, "Reporting and Writing on the World Wide Web," and in the spring 2004 by Journalism 171, "Public Affairs Reporting Online."

 

	(Photos by Peggy Nitchals)

 

Kerry wins Iowa caucus with Edwards close behind DES MOINES, Iowa - Heading into the Iowa caucuses, four of the Democratic presidential candidates were in a virtual deadlock. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., now has the edge. Monday night, Kerry received 38 percent of the support, beating out John Edwards of North Carolina and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Read more.		Iowans join victory rallies of presidential hopefuls DES MOINES, Iowa -- From the blazing days of summer to the blistery Iowa winters, Democratic presidential hopefuls have been traipsing around the state to garner votes during the Iowa caucuses. While candidates have been door-knocking for months, they never know when and where they'll make up the mind of one Iowa voter. Read more.
Johnston caucus-goers mirror overall caucus results JOHNSTON, Iowa – The people in Precinct 2 in Johnston mirrored the overall results of the Iowa caucuses. The big winners were Sen. John Kerry, Sen. John Edwards and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Two-hundred caucus-goers turned out at Johnston high school to show their support for Democratic presidential hopefuls and to talk about the issues important to them. Read more.		Post-caucus Dean speech inspires some, scares others DES MOINES, Iowa--Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean gave a rally speech that some referred to as inspirational--and others as out of control--after taking third in the Iowa caucuses Jan. 19. The speech, which has received extensive news coverage and political analysis in the days following the caucuses, culminated with Dean rolling up his sleeves and screaming the names of states he planned to win in future primaries and caucuses. Read more.
Caucus is over; businesses, communities await election 2008 DES MOINES, Iowa -- Dial the number for Howard Dean's Iowa campaign headquarters and an outdated recording will remind you that the Iowa caucuses are Monday, Jan. 19. Press zero to speak with the switchboard operator, and all you'll hear is an endlessly ringing dial tone. The caucuses are over; flocks of campaign workers who came from across the country have trekked home or ventured on to support their candiates in other states. The barrage of media satellite trucks has disappeared from outside the Polk County Convention Complex and several downtown hotels. Read more.

 

(Photo by Dolly Butz)

Democrats gather around Sen. Hillary Clinton at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

Candidates debate in the 'Battle for the White House' DES MOINES, Iowa -- As the war of the press releases took place backstage, the "Battle of the White House" took place on stage among eight of the Democratic presidential candidates at the MSNBC debate Nov. 24. Read more. .	.	Dean draws debate fire from other Democrats DES MOINES, Iowa — What was supposed to be a "Battle for the White House" became a battle against former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. The MSNBC Democratic presidential debate, held in Des Moines Nov. 24 , involved eight of the nine candidates... Read more.
Democrats heat up Jefferson-Jackson Dinner DES MOINES, Iowa -- The temperature in Veterans Memorial Auditorium for the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Saturday was enough to send a chill up the back, but the energy from more than 8,000 Democrats heated up the campagin trail for six Democratic presidential candidates. Read more. .	.	Excited atmosphere surrounds J-J gathering DES MOINES, Iowa -- From suits and gowns to T-shirts and jeans, Iowa Democrats were out in full force last Saturday at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Des Moines. And with air horns and a megaphone, the event seemed at times more like a sporting event than a candidate's dinner. Read more. .
News media flock to Jefferson-Jackson Dinner DES MOINES, Iowa -- More than 8,000 people, six presidential candidates and a former first lady were not the only ones in attendance at the 2003 Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. Read more.	.	Drake student reporter describes meeting Hillary DES MOINES, Iowa -- However empty the Drake Diner may have seemed on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, one presence was well-noted. Former first lady and current New York Sen. Hillary Clinton... Read more.
Dean campaign rally serves pancakes at Drake DES MOINES, Iowa -- About 200 people gathered in Drake University's dining hall for breakfast Saturday morning of pancakes, eggs and sausage with a side of Democratic presidential candidate and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Read more.		Iowans being targeted earlier by TV advertising DES MOINES, Iowa -- The 2004 presidential election is getting closer, and everyone in Iowa knows it. For the last few months, Democratic candidates have been all over the state in attempts to garner support, and one important way to gain support is through advertisements. Read more.

 

Fall Campaign 2003		Final Days 2004
TV viewer analyzes MSNBC candidates' debate		Candidates address minority issues at Brown Black Presidential Forum
Steelworkers Union hosts Gephardt rally		State senator, former NBA coach fire up students before caucus
Kerry visits Tama County, talks to voters in Toledo		Celebrities, politicians rally in Iowa to support Dean
GOP caucuses to support Bush, map out party platform		Southern charm, personality wins Edwards support in Iowa
A day with Howard Dean: "You have the power"		Moseley Braun drops out, endorses Dean at rally
Kucinich addresses familiar issues, including health care, Iraq		Uncertainty derails predictability of Iowa caucus outcome
Future of Iowa caucuses linked to inertia, political experts say		Iowa nurses ready to rally at caucus for health care
Dean addresses Confederate flag issue; speaks to student groups in Des Moines		Kucinich caucus supporters remain optimistic in final days
Support from labor unions remains key factor in race		Undecided votes to help determine caucus winner
Chrissy Gephardt endorses father's education plan		Dean draws crowd in Boone despite state's icy weather
Democratic candidates debate issues at AARP forum
Winebrenner retires from caucus studies
Four Democratic candidates speak at Labor Day rally

 

 

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Revised: February 12, 2004