Photos: 2013 Bruce, Blues & BBQ

Signifying his move to a statewide candidacy, Congressman Bruce Braley moved his annual "Bruce, Blues & BBQ" event to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines this year. Much like Tom Harkin himself, this event can never replace the Harkin Steak Fry but it will succeed it in being one of the signature Iowa political events of the year. Naturally, the camera and I went. Here's the full set. Congressman Braley speaking with a supporter before he takes the stage Read More

Photos: 2013 Harkin Steak Fry

One of the highlights of being a Democrat in Iowa is the Harkin Steak Fry. Every year Iowa's top Democrat holds a fundraiser in Indianola and, over the last couple decades has grown it into one of the top political events in the nation. Dozens of presidential candidates and have gotten their first taste of Iowa politics with an Iowa steak on the side. Read More