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As one election cycle ends, yet another begins

Don't worry about catching your breath following this month's election – we're heading right back to where we started.

The Nov. 8 election came with expected results here in the Hawkeye State. Republicans ransacked Iowa, further cementing their absolute monopoly in Des Moines. Gov. Kim Reynolds coasted to an easy victory over her hapless opponent Deidre DeJear by winning all but four of the state's 99 counties. The GOP also easily retained majorities in the House and Senate. What's worse for rudderless Iowa Democrats, all four seats in the U.S House are now red and only one incumbent at the st...