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Request Your Absentee Ballot Now!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Request Your Absentee Ballot Now! by Linda ThiemanDon't let your vote turn into vapor; get an absentee ballot and vote on paper!Well, that little verse may not even be worthy of Mel Brooks. Ahem.Print out your Iowa absentee ballot request … Continue reading →

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Emily’s List Finally Endorses Becky Greenwald in Iowa’s 4th

Posted on September 19, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Emily's List Finally Endorses Becky Greenwald in Iowa's 4th Odd that it has taken so long for Emily's List to target the race in Iowa's 4th Congressional District. According to a great analysis by desmoinesdem over at Bleeding Heartland, it's … Continue reading →

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The Trojan Moose Falls on Her Face

Posted on September 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

The Trojan Moose Falls on Her Face by Linda ThiemanWhile word on the street has it here in Iowa that the Palin choice (can those two words actually appear in the same sentence without the world imploding?) has energized the … Continue reading →

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Sam Garchik Leaves Blog for Iowa

Posted on September 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Dear Readers:Two and a half years ago, I took over from Linda Thieman as Editor of Blog for Iowa. Since then, Democrats have taken over the House of Representatives, Howard Dean has become chair of the Democratic Party, and one … Continue reading →

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Sexism – Making a Mountain out of a Beehive

Posted on September 17, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Sexism – Making a Mountain out of a Beehive by Linda Thieman No Place for Sexism on the Campaign TrailI have to admit I was absolutely mortified to see the recent full-length feature article in the New York Times on … Continue reading →

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Campaign Chair Admits: McCain Could Not Run Major Corp

Posted on September 17, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Campaign Chair Admits: McCain Could Not Run Major Corp by Linda ThiemanA little something fun to read over your morning coffeeIf you’re John McCain, you know you’re having a bad day when 1) one of your economic advisors claims that … Continue reading →

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New Iowa Poll Shows Obama with 12 Point Lead

Posted on September 16, 2008 by bfialindathieman

New Iowa Poll Shows Obama with 12 Point Lead In Iowa, Barack Obama has taken a double-digit lead over John McCain and that circus, according to The Des Moines Register's latest Iowa Poll.The poll, taken in the wake of the … Continue reading →

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New Blog: Women Against Sarah Palin

Posted on September 16, 2008 by bfialindathieman

New Blog: Women Against Sarah Palin by Linda Thieman“Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles, and see that the world is moving.” —Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902)The photo to the left is Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of … Continue reading →

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Not to Miss: Tonight’s Saturday Night Live!

Posted on September 13, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Not to Miss: Tonight's Saturday Night Live By Linda Thieman Were they separated at birth? Rumor has it that although Barack Obama has withdrawn from appearing on SNL tonight because of the devastation in Texas, Tina Fey will be back … Continue reading →

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Former Blog for Iowa Editor Publishes Children’s Book

Posted on December 6, 2007 by bfialindathieman

Former Blog for Iowa Editor Publishes Children’s Book by Linda Thieman Since I passed Blog for Iowa on to Sam a year and a half ago, I have been putting a lot of time and energy into my new children’s … Continue reading →

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