Going into Tuesday, Iowa Democrats had a lot to be excited about: some competitive seats in Des Moines, two “toss-up” congressional seats, and an Iowa Poll that suggested big wins for Democrats. But not all the glitters is gold.

It’s sometimes deep red.

On this episode of Iowa Down Ballot, moderator Dave Busiek talks with a panel of longtime Iowa journalists and analysts about how 2024 shook out in Iowa. Was it the economy? Or is there a larger cultural force at work that had Trump running away with the state?

Follow these panelists for ongoing, news and analysis:

* Rekha Basu

* Dave Busiek

* Laura Belin

* Art Cullen

* Dennis Goldford

* Robert Leonard

* Barry Piatt

* Ed Tibbetts

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