Monthly Archives: September 2004

The Harkin Steak Fry: Then and Now

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry: Then & Now The annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, draws a large crowd of diverse Iowa Democrats, each with her or his own memories and reasons for attending. Dave Leshtz (left) and Senator Tom … Continue reading →

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Gallup Polls Biased in Favor of GOP

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gallup Polls Biased in Favor of GOP Steve Soto, The Left Coaster [Friday] we awoke to the startling news that despite a flurry of different polls this week all showing a tied race, the venerable Gallup Poll, as reported widely … Continue reading →

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Bush Loses His Base

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Loses His Base by John B. Judis & Ruy Teixeira, The New Republic Sweat streams down Terry's face as he pushes a lawnmower up the street toward his home in Martinsburg, a small town in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Guilt by Association

Posted on September 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Counterpoint: Guilt by Association The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country.  by Iowa's … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane: The 2003 Virtual Steak Fry

Posted on September 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 A Trip Down Memory Lane: The 2003 Virtual Steak Fry by Linda Thieman One year ago this week, while Senator Harkin was having a wet and muddy steak fry in an Indianola balloon field, a group of Dean bloggers gathered … Continue reading →

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Bush Bounce Falls Flat

Posted on September 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Bounce Falls Flat Ruy Teixeira, The Emerging Democratic Majority Kerry Shows Strength in New ARG Poll An American Research Group poll of 20 states conducted September 7-13 shows John Kerry leading among LV's in 4 out of 5 designated … Continue reading →

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Iowa Schools Get F in Affordability

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa Schools Get F in Affordability Waterloo-Cedar Fall Courier DES MOINES – Iowa public universities received an “F” in affordability, one of 36 states to receive a failing grade, according to a report issued Wednesday. “It's a direct result of … Continue reading →

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Call Congress Now to Protect Our Votes

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Call Congress Now to Protect Our Votes MoveOn.org With just a few weeks left until Election Day, it's increasingly urgent that Congress act now to ensure that we all have a chance to vote on Voter Verified Paper Ballots. Members … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Lessons in Wind Power

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Lessons in Wind Power Iowa Policy Project ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Wind-power pioneers in education held the attention Wednesday of renewable energy advocates touring four Midwestern states on bicycles. The Wednesday leg of the six-day Green Bike Tour 2004 opened at … Continue reading →

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Fresh Promises for Rural Iowa

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Fresh Promises for Rural Iowa Center for Rural Affairs Presenting strategies and practices that are helping to revitalize rural communities Swaledale Bio-Village – Business in rural Iowa using available resources … Rural communities face challenges in keeping their small towns … Continue reading →

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