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With less than 40 days until the election, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will take to the debate stands for the first time Tuesday night.

Johnson: Rhetoric surrounding coronavirus

Zachary Johnson
April 20, 2020
Columnist Zach Johnson writes about how the current coronavirus pandemic could affect polling and the presidential election.

Johnson: The state of the race and the party

Zachary Johnson
April 6, 2020
Columnist Zach Johnson believes Joe Biden is more likely to win the nomination than Bernie Sanders because of Bidens electability.

Johnson: Coronavirus exacerbated the strengths of the Democratic candidates

Zachary Johnson
March 21, 2020
Joe Biden has run for president a total of three times, his first time being in 1988 and second in 2008.

Johnson: Joe Biden has a smooth path to the nomination

Zachary Johnson
March 9, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson believes the Nevada caucuses are even more proof as to why the caucus system as a whole is no longer acceptable and efficient.

Johnson: The Nevada caucuses prove antiquity of the system

Zachary Johnson
February 24, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson argues Bernie Sanders will win in the upcoming New Hampshire primary.

Johnson: Looking at the effects of a broken Iowa Caucus

Zachary Johnson
February 10, 2020
Columnist Zach Johnson believes the state of Iowa has no place in batting first in the caucus process. 

Johnson: Why we should stop being first in the nation

Zachary Johnson
February 4, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson argues that there are upsides of caucusing. He writes that the ability to write in a second choice and have conversations with people who disagree with you are pros of caucusing.

Johnson: Why we need ranked choice voting

Zachary Johnson
February 4, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson believes that Bernie Sanders biggest rival is Elizabeth Warren because they are closest in viewpoints. However, Sanders has had a last-minute surge in the polls as caucus night nears.

Johnson: Students and young people are coming back to Bernie Sanders

Zachary Johnson
January 27, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson believes people shouldnt put as much weight on debates as they do. He argues that debates are just another way for candidates to restate their practiced speeches.

Johnson: Debates shouldn’t be a big deal

Zachary Johnson
January 16, 2020
Columnist Zachary Johnson argues Sen. Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential race will lead to remaining candidates seeking the support Harris had to enter the next debate. Johnson believes Harris lacked the ability to hold onto support due to voters choosing candidates they see more fit to beat President Trump.

Johnson: Harris dropping out causes retrospection

Zachary Johnson
December 8, 2019
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke in Ames on Oct. 16. Buttigieg answered questions surrounding wars, the possible make up of his presidential cabinet and more.

Johnson: Pete Buttigieg is not a moderate

Zachary Johnson
November 18, 2019
Columnist Johnson argues that residence halls are private communities where political campaign materials should not be distributed. Johnson refers to the campaigns for Racel Junck, a City Council Ward 4 candidate, and Elizabeth Warren, Democratic presidential candidate, which have distributed flyers in residence halls. 

Johnson: Advocating for candidates in residence halls breaks DOR policy

Zachary Johnson
November 4, 2019
Columnist Zack Johnson argues that although its still an issue, Brexit will result in more political benefits for the U.S. than President Trumps administration will in the long run. Johnson compares U.K. politicians to Trump to support his stance.

Johnson: Trump administration has less potential than Brexit

Zachary Johnson
October 7, 2019
A fairgoer votes for their presidential candidate of choice in WHO-TVs cast your kernel poll Aug. 8 at the Iowa State Fair

Johnson: Presidential polls affect public perception

Zachary Johnson
September 23, 2019
Joe van Erdewyk, an 2017 Iowa State graduate, is running for Ames City Council Ward 4.

Johnson: Vote Van Erdewyk for City Council 4th Ward

Zachary Johnson
September 10, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to parade-goers during the City of Ames 4th of July parade. The parade featured local businesses as well as representatives from other political campaigns. 

Johnson: Primaries fuel the incumbency advantage

Zachary Johnson
August 28, 2019
Iowa State students wait patiently for their votes to be counted in the Iowa caucus. From the beginning, the pioneer room was struggling. The caucus organizers ran out of registration forms, making it near impossible for students to register for the caucus.

Johnson: Vote your mind in the caucus

Zachary Johnson
August 13, 2019
Iowa State students fill out their ballots at the Union Drive Community Center on Nov. 8. UDCC is one of the many polling locations on campus. 

Johnson: Iowa House special election date is voter disenfranchisement

Zachary Johnson
August 4, 2019
Many people take advantage of fashion e-commerce by shopping online through sites like Etsy.com.

Johnson: Invest in technology

Zachary Johnson
July 22, 2019
Montana Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock addresses a group of supporters May 28 at Cafe Diem. He addressed topics such as voting access and union and women’s rights. 

Johnson: Bullock is a legitimate candidate

Zachary Johnson
July 8, 2019
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Johnson: Face your privilege

Zachary Johnson
July 1, 2019

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