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Looks Like Kerry Will Win: Here’s Why

Posted on October 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Looks Like Kerry Will Win: Here's Why Here are a couple of interesting points I ran across recently.  Each man argues, for his own reasons, why he thinks Kerry will win. Referendum on the Incumbent, Part 1 From veteran political … Continue reading →

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Connie Wilson’s Report on the ACT Concert in Ames (live webcast tonight at 5:30pmCT)

Posted on October 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

America Coming Together Concert: October 6, Ames, Iowa – Hilton Coliseum

by Stacey and Connie Wilson

UPDATE:  Tonight, the FINAL ACT concert will be webcast live for your enjoyment, starting at 5:30pm Iowa time.  Click on the link below:

http://www.vfcfinale.com/


On Wednesday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m., my 17-year-old daughter and I began the trip to Ames, Iowa, home of Iowa State University, to hear Dave Matthews Band, along with My Morning Jacket, Jurassic5 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. We would not return to Des Moines for the night until 1:48 a.m.


Dave Matthews in Ames (photo: Stacey Wilson)


Hilton Coliseum was packed. With 14,178 seats, all of which appeared to be sold out, the concert (at roughly $50 a ticket) grossed an estimated $708,900 for the Kerry/Edwards campaign war chest (exclusive of band expenses). While it was “politics light,” with most of the acts simply urging the young crowd to vote at all, while not necessarily saying for whom, the concert was organized by MoveOn.org to (hopefully) rally the youth vote for the Democratic ticket. Judging from the number of Bush/Cheney stickers on cars in the parking lot, the largest contribution that many of these students will make will be financial, as some were obviously just there for the music. As they exited in their Bush/Cheney cars, they hunched down like criminals leaving the scene of a crime.
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The Counterpoint: Sinclair & The Anti-Kerry Doc

Posted on October 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Counterpoint: Sinclair & The Anti-Kerry Doc 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.  … Continue reading →

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Re-Discover Iowa with John Drury on Columbus Day

Posted on October 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Re-Discover Iowa with John Drury on Columbus Day John Drury will travel to all five counties in Senate District Six on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 with his message of Re-Discover Iowa. Re-Discover Iowa is a three-point plan to … Continue reading →

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Tyson Workers at Iowa Plant Ratify Contract

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Tyson Workers at Iowa Plant Ratify Contract Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Tyson Foods Inc. announced Thursday that workers at a plant in Cherokee, Iowa, have approved a new five-year contract that will have employees pay 25 percent of health insurance costs. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Hog Lot Controversy Far From Over

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Hog Lot Controversy Far From Over by Shawn Harmsen, KIMT-TV, Mason City Supporters of a Worth County livestock ordinance say their fight for a cleaner environment isn't over.  Iowa's Supreme Court struck down the ordinance [last week].  That decision … Continue reading →

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Monday, October 11 7:00-8:30 PM Ottumwa Public Library 101 W. Fourth St., … Continue reading →

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Voter Registration Swells In Johnson County

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Voter Registration Swells In Johnson County Iowa City Press-Citizen Voter registration rolls in Johnson County are swelling at an unprecedented rate.  More than 10,000 since June. An average of more than 250 every day; more than 10 every hour the … Continue reading →

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Democracy Corps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Democracy Corps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win by Ruy Teixeira, Emerging Democratic Majority   Democracy Corps, which has been conducting the most extensive post-debate surveys, using larger and more representative national samples than the other public polls, finds … Continue reading →

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Gluba, Nussle spar over jobs, trade

Posted on October 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gluba, Nussle spar over jobs, trade Bill Gluba appeared on Iowa Press to discuss the issues affecting the voters in Iowa's 1st Congressional District. Jim Nussle joined the discussion via satellite from Washington. by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register U.S. … Continue reading →

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