Buttigieg Hopes Iowa Democrats Lead Nation | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Pete Buttigieg is energized by Iowa’s Democratic surge, hailing candidates like Rob Sand as national blueprint-makers who’re tapping into voter anger over corruption — a strategy poised to shake up midterms. At a packed Liberty and Justice fundraiser, the party unveiled its biggest campaign in a decade, fueled by a recent voter registration boom despite GOP headwinds. While Republicans accuse Sand of being a national Democrat pushing tired policies, Iowa’s Democrats are rallying behind a message of unity and problem-solving — betting that November’s wins will surprise the nation. Listen in…