Monthly Archives: September 2012

Christie Vilsack In Dead Heat

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Good news reported on dailykos.com Friday: Christie Vilsack and Steve King (maker of real nightmares) are in what is essentially a dead heat. This of course means that Mr. King is on a trend of losing considerable support over the past … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Trivial Election Trivia

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Have you really been paying attention? Can you really spout details of the candidates that even their familes may not know? Well let’s see just how much you have been paying attention: (and don’t cheat – some Supreme Being someplace is … Continue reading →

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Dear Mitt,

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

By Larry Hodgen It might come as a shock to you, Governor Romney, that some Democrats actually pay income and other taxes and most of us don’t mind doing it. We know that by all of us paying taxes we are … Continue reading →

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Feed Iowa Families. Pass the Farm Bill.

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The evidence is everywhere, in bone-dry fields across the state–Steve King has failed Iowa farmers. Worse yet, he’s proud of the reason he has failed to deliver a farm bill that provides desperately needed drought relief. He believes it’s more … Continue reading →

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“How I Lost My Fear of Universal Health Care”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This last week I came across many articles that reinforce that what liberals and progressives are fighting for is the right thing for the country and for its citizens. I have actually been fighting in my mind which one to highlight … Continue reading →

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Outside Groups Buy Romney Ads In Iowa While 99% Of Obama Ads Paid For By Campaign

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We applaud the Cedar Rapids Gazette and The Des Moines Register for their reporting on this issue. thegazette.com/2012/09/23/outside-groups-feed-romneys-ads-in-iowa/ The onslaught of TV advertisements airing in Iowa for the presidential race has been fueled on the Republican side mostly by outside … Continue reading →

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Early Voting Begins In Iowa Today

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

VOTE EARLY Early voting begins today, September 27th and ends on November 5th. You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote! If you are registered, you can vote in-person at an “early vote” location near you. Click here … Continue reading →

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Rethink Afghanistan: Windows & Mirrors

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty October 7th will mark the beginning of the 12th year of our war in Afghanistan. Some call it the forgotten war. Many of us haven’t thought about it in a long time. I suggest it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Talks Issues With The Des Moines Register Editorial Board

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-02) met with the Des Moines Register Editorial Board Monday.  Topics included Medicare, the farm bill, food stamps, the debt, congressional “bickering,” veterans issues, NAFTA, taxation, economic recovery, education, Afghanistan and more.   http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1

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Why Does Romney Want Steve King To Be His Partner?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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