Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(116,768 posts)
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 12:54 AM Jul 2018

More good news for Democrats in voter numbers

Is it more evidence of a blue wave building off Iowa’s shores?

Iowa Democrats have added more than 24,000 registered voters to their ranks and closed the gap on their Republican counterparts, says Iowa Secretary of State reports.

One cannot predict whether the Democrats’ bump, which came after Iowa’s primary elections in June, portends a similar bump in support in this fall’s General Election, experts say. At the very least, however, it’s the type of news that’s better that no news at all for Iowa Democrats.

“It’s better to post an increase than not,” said Dennis Goldford, a political-science professor at Drake University. “But it’s still no guarantee of what’s going to happen on Election Day.”

Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/capitol-ideas-des-moines-iowa-democrats-20180709

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
More good news for Democrats in voter numbers (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2018 OP
Let's Celebrate Drake Notthesinger Jul 2018 #1
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Iowa»More good news for Democr...