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Woodbury County Election Results Still Up in the Air

Posted on November 7, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Woodbury County Election Results Still Up in the Air KPTH Fox 44 NewsWoodbury County election results are still up in the air. Officials continued to count absentee ballots Thursday evening with more than 650 to go. Plus ballots post-marked before … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Iowa for Launching Obama

Posted on November 6, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Kudos to Iowa for Launching Obama by Linda ThiemanToday I thought I'd share some of the comments from Daily Kos as bloggers recognize the remarkable role that Iowa played in launching President-elect Obama's recent campaign.  Because we're good enough, we're … Continue reading →

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Iowa for Health Care Leads Charge to Fix Health Care System

Posted on November 5, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa for Health Care Leads Charge to Fix Health Care System Iowa for Health CareHealth Care Voters and leaders of the state's largest issue-based campaign, Iowa for Health Care, extend their congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and the many down-ticket … Continue reading →

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Election Elation: Obama Wins!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Election Elation: Obama Wins! After what happened in 2004, I've said all along that I wouldn't believe that Barack Obama actually won until John McCain conceded.Well, my friends, John McCain has conceded.  It was a gracious and dignified speech, the … Continue reading →

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Guide for Watching Election Night Results

Posted on November 4, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Guide for Watching Election Night Results I've gathered several websites through which you can watch the election night results.  I'll add more, if I find them. HuffingtonPostGuide For Watching Election Night ResultsHuffingtonPostElection Results: Electoral College Result Widgets, Live Election Coverage … Continue reading →

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Grinnell Students Face Ballot Challenges by GOP

Posted on November 4, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Grinnell Students Face Ballot Challenges by GOP by Jason Hancock, Iowa IndependentRepublican attorneys challenged the absentee ballots of 50 Grinnell College students today, an act that could have an impact on the battle for control of the Iowa House of … Continue reading →

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Down with Tyranny Assesses Chances in Iowa’s 4th and 5th, and Why It is Essential to GOTV Today and Tomorrow

Posted on November 3, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Down with Tyranny Assesses Chances in Iowa's 4th and 5th, and Why It is Essential to GOTV Today and Tomorrow Down with TyrannyWhy we must do all that we can to get out the vote today and tomorrowIt wasn't a … Continue reading →

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The Bush Tax: How Much Is It Costing You?

Posted on November 3, 2008 by bfialindathieman

The Bush Tax: How Much Is It Costing You? Since John McCain supports the system of Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, I thought I'd rerun this article from Blog for Iowa from May 2004.  This is how the tax … Continue reading →

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New DMReg Poll Shows Obama 17 Points Ahead in Iowa; McCain Staff Calls it Dead Even

Posted on November 2, 2008 by bfialindathieman

New DMReg Poll Shows Obama 17 Points Ahead in Iowa; McCain Staff Calls it Dead Even by Linda ThiemanThe Des Moines Register's latest Iowa Poll was released yesterday, showing that not only has Obama “solidified” his lead over McCain in … Continue reading →

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Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3

Posted on November 1, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3 WHAT: The band, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution), will host a town hall meeting with Oxfam America and 1Sky, to discuss climate change with young people on … Continue reading →

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