Monthly Archives: September 2018

Reminder: Early Voting Starts Monday October 8th

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The Iowa legislature under Republican control did all they could to limit turnout in Iowa. Among their ploys to blunt the turnout is to shorten the length of time for absentee voting. In previous years it would start 40 days … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Kavanaugh’s Problem Is Kavanaugh

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Dave Bradley

  Trevor Noah recapitulates Thursday’s hearing – 12 minutes Despite his claims that all his problems are caused by someone else, Brett Kavanaugh’s problems have been mostly caused by Brett Kavanaugh. There were so many inconsistencies, lies and refusals to … Continue reading →

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Judiciary Debacle Makes Me Up My Donations

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Watching the debacle taking place in our nation’s capitol Thursday tells me that we must not let Republicans win this year. Not at the national level, but also at the state level where they have restricted voting and will probably … Continue reading →

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Watching Grassley Lead The Ford “Hearing”

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Dave Bradley

So I am writing this a couple days ahead of time. However, I can’t help but comment on Grassley’s handling of the Ford “hearing” and the whole general tone of their Kavanaugh rush through Grassley’s committee. Pretty obvious the plan … Continue reading →

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Video: Christine Blasey Ford’s Full Testimony

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI.  Must see.

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Upcoming Democratic Actions and Events

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Friends: This is a critical time for final campaign fundraising so candidates can plan for what we can afford in the last six weeks of the campaign. Please contribute generously to my … Continue reading →

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JD Scholten Interview With David Pakman At Netroots Nation 2018

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Trish Nelson

JD Scholten is working hard and has a shot at defeating Steve King in IA-04.  Check out his campaign website and help if you can.

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David Brock Recalls Kavanaugh’s Days As A Right Wing Operative

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Everyone should read Blinded by the Right by David Brock.

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Ramirez’s Yale Classmates Corroborate Allegation Against Kavanaugh

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

The Republicans would have us believe that the new sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh is a completely unsubstantiated claim. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/senate-democrats-investigate-a-new-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-from-the-supreme-court-nominee-brett-kavanaughs-college-years-deborah-ramirez A classmate of Ramirez’s, who declined to be identified because of the partisan battle over Kavanaugh’s nomination, said that … Continue reading →

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Who Is James Buchanan And Why Should We Care?

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Dave Bradley

I stumbled on an incredible thread on Democratic Underground  Friday morning. The thread on DU was a thread reader app of a very long thread originally posted on Twitter by poster putinsclown. In this thread putinsclown exposes economist James Buchanan … Continue reading →

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