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Franker vs. Leach on IPTV Oct. 3rd

Franker vs. Leach on IPTV Oct. 3rd Dave Franker, Democratic candidate for Congress (District 2) will appear with his opponent this Sunday, October 3rd, at noon on IPTV.  The debate takes place on the program Iowa Press.

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Johnson County Recalls Ballots in 2 Precincts

Johnson County Recalls Ballots in 2 Precincts by Brian Sharp, Iowa City Press-Citizen Johnson County has recalled 201 absentee ballots and scratched hundreds more after discovering Thursday that an Iowa Senate race was omitted in two precincts. The omission of … Continue reading

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Sally Vitamvas: Candidate Redefines ‘Run’ for Office

 Sally Vitamvas: Candidate Redefines 'Run' for Office by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register Sally Vitamvas pounds the pavement in House District 98 in her bid to unseat the incumbent Oakland, Ia. – When Democrats asked 55-year-old Sally Vitamvas of Silver … Continue reading

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Post-debate Spin Can’t Save Lousy Bush Performance

Post-debate Spin Can't Save Lousy Bush Performance These informal survey figures were compiled by Darrell Lewis over at the Drury for Iowa Senate blog.  I stole the post with permission.   You may still be able to vote.  The figures … Continue reading

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future Comes to Muscatine Oct. 2

“Stop Outsourcing Our Future” Comes to Muscatine Oct. 2 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Saturday, October 2 10:30-Noon Larsen Hall Conference Center, Muscatine Community College 152 … Continue reading

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The Paul Johnson Blog Takes It To Latham

The Paul Johnson Blog Takes It To Latham Kirk Johnson You know, one of Paul's primary motivations for running to represent the 4th district was that Tom Latham has become an entrenched politician. Congressman Latham, with his extraordinary war chest … Continue reading

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Father Kerry vs. Boy George

Father Kerry vs. Boy George By Steven Rosenfeld and Jan Frel, AlterNet.org John Kerry came across as a mature candidate during the debate, while George Bush squirmed repeatedly at challenges to his record The John Kerry that America saw on … Continue reading

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Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate

Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate Democratic National Committee (cough) Well, it's nice to see the party joining in with the activists for a change! Debate Starts at 8pm Central Time Tonight Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another … Continue reading

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The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am

The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am Ethical Perspective on the News is on KCRG channel 9 Cedar Rapids, Sunday Oct. 3rd at 9:00am (MORNING).  The topic is “The Future of Family Farms” Moderator: Karen Brown Professor Philosphy, … Continue reading

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Bush’s Hometown Newspaper Endorses Kerry

 Bush's Hometown Newspaper Endorses Kerry Capitol Hill Blue Well, THIS would be good for a laugh if the reasons weren't so scary. The newspaper in George W. Bush's adopted hometown of Crawford threw its support on Tuesday behind Bush's Democratic … Continue reading

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