{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Rod Blum Fundraiser","type":"fundraiser (other)","date":"2015-11-14","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Event for 1st District U.S. House candidate Rod Blum, a Republican who went on to win the race to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley in the left-leaning district. Sponsored by Rod Blum."}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"MobileDemand Tech Company Tour","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-11-14","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Tour and small business roundtable at MobileDemand, a technology company, with 1st District U.S. House candidate Rod Blum, who went on to win the race in the left-leaning district."}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"University Speeech - College Republicans","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-14","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"He stopped by the campus of one of Iowa's major universities for an event with the College Republicans and GOP U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst, who later won."}
{"person":"Ben Carson","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Family Leader's “Celebrate the Family” fundraising dinner.","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-22","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Keynote speaker for the Family Leader's “Celebrate the Family” fundraising dinner. Sponsored by The Family Leader."}
{"person":"Jim Webb","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"\"Veterans to veterans\" phone bank","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-11-25","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Webb participated in a \"Veterans to veterans\" phone bank at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office."}
{"person":"Bobby Jindal","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Polk County GOP Holiday Victory Party","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-25","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Jindal was booked to headline the Polk County GOP Holiday Victory Party. It marked his his fourth trip to Iowa this year. Sponsored by Polk County Republican Party."}
{"person":"Bernie Sanders","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"Breakfast Meeting","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-12-16","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#dhttp://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#d","snippet":"On December 16 he started with a breakfast meeting with local residents at Drake Diner"}
{"person":"Bernie Sanders","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"Town Hall","type":"speech","date":"2015-12-16","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"A town meeting at noon with ISU students and the greater Ames community. Sponsored by United States Student Association and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund."}
{"person":"Bernie Sanders","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"Progress Iowa's 2014 Holiday Party","type":"speech","date":"2015-12-16","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#dhttp://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#d","snippet":"the keynote speaker at Progress Iowa's 2014 Holiday Party at the Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona"}
{"person":"Bernie Sanders","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"Meet local people","type":"meeting","date":"2015-12-16","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#d","snippet":"Also on Tuesday he met \"with groups of Iowans including labor unions, environmentalists, women’s rights groups, immigration reform activists, grassroots progressive groups and other organizations.\""}
{"person":"Bernie Sanders","party":"Democratic","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Public Television","type":"speech","date":"2015-12-17","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html#d","snippet":"On December 17 he taped \"Iowa Press\" at Iowa Public Television in Johnston"}
{"person":"Bobby Jindal","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Polk County Republicans' fall Victory Dinner","type":"speech","date":"2015-12-16","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits14.html","snippet":"Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke at Polk County Republicans' fall Victory Dinner at the West Des Moines Marriott in West Des Moines,Iowa on the evening of December 16, 2014."}
{"person":"Bobby Jindal","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Meetings with Iowa religious leaders","type":"meeting","date":"2015-01-06","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Two closed-door meetings with Iowa religious leaders in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines sponsored by the American Renewal Project, a socially conservative group that organizers pastors on political matters. Invitation only; not open to public."}
{"person":"Chris Christie","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Inauguration of Gov. Terry Branstad at Community Choice Credit Union","type":"attended event","date":"2015-01-16","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/chris-christie-attend-branstads-inauguration-33033.shtml"}
{"person":"Chris Christie","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Multi-candidate forum. Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United."}
{"person":"Ted Cruz","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Cruz was booked to be one of several speakers at the inaugural Iowa Freedom Summit hosted by U.S. Rep. Steve King and Citizens United, a conservative organization best known for influencing campaign finance in this country. Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United."}
{"person":"Mike Huckabee","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Huckabee was booked to be one of several speakers at the inaugural Iowa Freedom Summit hosted by U.S. Rep. Steve King and Citizens United, a conservative organization best known for influencing campaign finance in this country. Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United."}
{"person":"Mike Huckabee","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Book Signing","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-01-25","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"book signings for God, Guns, Grits and Gravy at Barnes & Noble in Cedar Rapids; and at Walnut Creek Church in Windsor Heights."}
{"person":"Ben Carson","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/candidate-tracker/","snippet":"Iowa Freedom Summit.Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United"}
{"person":"Scott Walker","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/08/wisconsins-scott-walker-books-iowa-speech-president-freedom-summit/21437667/","snippet":"Iowa Freedom Summit.Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United"}
{"person":"Carly Fiorina","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"Iowa Freedom Summit.Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"Iowa Freedom Summit.Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United"}
{"person":"Rick Santorum","party":"Republican","state":"IA","date":"2015-01-23","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"ABC reports he will be in IA, cannot find any events he will attend"}
{"person":"Rick Santorum","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa Freedom Summit.","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-24","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"Iowa Freedom Summit.Sponsored by Steve King and Citizens United"}
{"person":"Rick Santorum","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Siouxland Rally for Life","type":"attended event","date":"2015-01-25","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"On January 25 he is scheduled to be the honorary guest at the 4th Annual Siouxland Rally for Life at Cornerstone World Outreach in Sioux City"}
{"person":"Rick Santorum","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Scott County GOP Fundraiser","type":"fundraiser (other)","date":"2015-01-26","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrniowa/iavisits15r.html","snippet":"On January 26 he is scheduled to headline a Lincoln Club briefing fundraiser for the Scott County GOP at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Davenport."}
{"person":"Rick Santorum","party":"Republican","state":"IA","event":"Iowa's Renewable Fuels Summit","type":"attended event","date":"2015-01-27","link":"http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/08/santorum-dorgan-attend-iowa-renewable-fuels-summit/21457217/","snippet":"Possible presidential contender Rick Santorum plans to attend Iowa's Renewable Fuels Summit"}
{"person":"Carly Fiorina","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Independent Business Council of New Hampshire","type":"speech","date":"2015-12-05","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits14.html","snippet":"Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Independent Business Council of New Hampshire (chaired by Congressman-elect Frank Guinta) at the Bedford Country Club in Bedford, NH on December 5, 2014.  "}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Sullivan County GOP Committee reception","type":"attended event","date":"2015-02-11","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"attended a Sullivan County GOP Committee reception at Dexter's Inn, Trails & Restaurant in Sunapee"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women reception","type":"attended event","date":"2015-11-09","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"On November 9 he attended a New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women reception at The Draft in Concord"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Town Hall at Dartmouth","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-09","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"did a town hall, hosted by Dartmouth CRs, at Dartmouth College in Hanover."}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Manchester Expeditionary Brigade's U.S. Marine Corps","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-10","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"spoke at the Manchester Expeditionary Brigade's U.S. Marine Corps 239th Birthday luncheon at Derryfield Restaurant in Manchester"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Roundtable discussion","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-10","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"held a roundtable discussion, hosted by KSC Republicans, at Keene State College in Keene"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Cheshire County GOP Committee meeting","type":"speech","date":"2015-11-10","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"spoke at a Cheshire County GOP Committee meeting at Kristin's Bistro & Bakery in Keene"}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Second Amendment Supporter Event","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"question and answer session on the Second Amendment with the Londonderry Fish and Game Club"}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Legislative leaders breakfast","type":"meeting","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://nhjournal.com/update-rand-paul-to-host-events/","snippet":"\"Legislative Leaders Breakfast\" early Wednesday at Murphy’s Diner in Manchester - breakfast meeting with state legislative leaders at Murphy's Diner in downtown Manchester, N.H."}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Meet with local leaders","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://www.courier-journal.com/story/politics-blog/2015/01/12/busy-week-takes-kentuckys-sen-rand-paul-to-new-hampshire-nevada-arizona/21632017/","snippet":"In the late afternoon Wednesday, Paul will meet with business leaders and activists at The Draft Sports Bar & Grill in the state capital of Concord, N.H."}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Charter school tour","type":"public appearance","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://www.courier-journal.com/story/politics-blog/2015/01/12/busy-week-takes-kentuckys-sen-rand-paul-to-new-hampshire-nevada-arizona/21632017/","snippet":"Tour of Founders Academy"}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Common core Q&A","type":"speech","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://www.randpac.com/2015/01/12/senator-rand-paul-meet-activists-new-hampshire/","snippet":"Education Q&A Session on Common Core"}
{"person":"Rand Paul","party":"Republican","state":"NH","event":"Manchester mayor meeting","type":"meeting","date":"2015-01-14","link":"http://www.randpac.com/2015/01/12/senator-rand-paul-meet-activists-new-hampshire/","snippet":"Meeting with Mayor of Manchester, Ted Gatsas"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","date":"2015-02-11","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"Rick Perry is scheduled to visit NH on February 11-12, 2015"}
{"person":"Rick Perry","party":"Republican","state":"NH","date":"2015-02-12","link":"http://www.p2016.org/chrnnewh/nhvisits15r.html","snippet":"Rick Perry is scheduled to visit NH on February 11-12, 2015"}