First on 13. We are just six days from the Iowa Caucuses and the democratic hoping last nights town hall meeting will help them gain support here. The nationally televised event was a chance for the three candidates to set themselves apart. I understand that you get into the arena and you are going to get pummeled and pushed and criticized. I wouldnt be doing it if i didnt think it was necessary to build on the progress weve made under president obama. One by one, each of the democratic hopefuls took the hot seat at Drake University last night. Cnns town hall style format let the voters ask the questions. And they didnt hold back. Democrats demanded to know more from Bernie Sanders about his aggressive healthcare plan. Specifically how he would pay for it. Yes, we will raise we will raise taxes. Yes we will. We may raise taxes but we are also going to eliminate private Health Care Premiums for individuals and for a whohd poll shows sanders back behind Hillary Clinton. But not by much.
First on 13. The final debate before caucus time has republicans competing for airtime right here in des moines today. But now the event itselffis also in a fight for attention. This was the debate lineup just days ago. But one of those faces will be missing tonight. Channel 13s josh nguyen is live outside Iowa Events Center this morning to tell us more. Often times voter say they make up their minds in the last instead, trump is drawing crowds hes planned a fundraiser for veterans. It will take place at Drake University during the debate. He hasnt said which specific Veterans Organization will benefit. Or if its more than one. Doors open at five. And the event begins at eight. This morning candidates are reacting to trumps decision. Po136we 00 16 president ial candidate and i know all the press is here, 90 of their coverage is on this whole thing, oh Donald Trumps not going to show up, ted cruz is challenging him to a one on one, manoamano debate. Interesting sideshow. Greatest show o
First on 13. The republican candidates share a stage once last time before the iowa caucuses. The stage is set for the debate in des moines, but it didnt happen without conflict. Eight candidates were set to take part in the fox news event. Now its down to just seven. Because frontrunner donald trump has other plans. Channel 13s josh nguyen is following that story this morning. He joins us live at the iowa events center, where the debate will be held replaced the debate with another event. Its a rally to benefit veterans and it takes place at the exact same time. Thats 8 pm, at drake universitys sheslow auditorium. Doors open at 5. Trump hasnt said which Veterans Organization the money will go towards. But Additional Details are expected soon. Donald trumps decision is ruffling the feathers of one of his rivals. 8 oclock saturday night, a 2 hour one on one debate. Now if gentle donald cannot handle megyn kelly how about for a moderator instead, mark levin. In west des moines, ted cruz
Expect. Its monday february 1st. Today in iowa starts now. I235 keo the big day is finally here. Caucus day 2016. Tonight the First Americans will decide who they want for their next president. There are more than 16hundred caucus sites all over this state. Well have full Team Coverage caucus. Channel 13s josh nguyen is live now in Capitol Square where much of the caucus chaos is expected to take place. But first, well go to megan reuther, who is live at west end salvage which is notes lets take a look at our coverage for but we will follow each candidate. Lets start with dave price. He will in the spot i am standing in right now. Onto, donald trump he will be at the sheridan in West Des Moines with sonya hetisuhen. Right behind him in the polls is ted cruz and he will be at the fairgrounds and Stephanie Moore will be giving us the lastest from his camp. On the dems side, Hilary Clinton will be at drake, in the olsted center. Lynn melling will live from there and to close out Bernie Sa
I235 valley west i35 oralabor first on 13. The first vote of 2016 is finally upon us. Today the nation turns its focus to iowa to see who iowans want in the oval office. Now just about 12 hours out from the caucus, we have Team Coverage this morning. Channel 13s josh nguyen is live in Capitol Square where media is already gathering. But first, well go to megan reuther, who is live at west end salvage we went to smittys, zombie and jethros, we have the folks from pullmans coming from iowa city and the notes lets take a look at our coverage for the day. Here are the highlights but we will follow each candidate. Lets start with dave price. He will in the spot i am standing in right now. Onto, donald trump he will be at the sheridan in West Des Moines with sonya hetisuhen. Right behind him in the polls is ted cruz and he will be at the fairgrounds and Stephanie Moore will be giving us the lastest from his camp. On the dems side, Hilary Clinton will be at drake, in the olsted center. Lynn m