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25,000 Turn Out for Obama in Des Moines

Posted on October 31, 2008 by bfialindathieman

25,000 Turn Out for Obama in Des Moines by Linda ThiemanIt was a sunny, temperate day that saw the return of Barack Obama to the state that set it all in motion for him some 10 months ago.25,000 people, all … Continue reading →

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Iowa Students Encouraged to Check Their Registration Status

Posted on October 31, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Students Encouraged to Check Their Registration Status Campus ProgressDon't Fall through the Crack!Campus Progress, a leading national progressive youth organization, launched a national campaign yesterday that encourages students in Iowa to check their registration before they head to the … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31 Iowa's early vote total has now reached 400,829, with that number being made up of Democrats — 48.3%, Republicans — 28.6%, and No Party — 23.1%, according … Continue reading →

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CNN Recognizes Dean’s Role in Rebuilding the Democratic Party

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

CNN Recognizes Dean's Role in Rebuilding the Democratic Party by Roland Martin, CNNDean's 50-state strategy is a plus for Obama(CNN)  If Sen. Barack Obama is able to prevail over Sen. John McCain on Tuesday, all of those Democrats who ripped … Continue reading →

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Keith Olbermann Turns His Attention to Iowa’s 5th

Posted on October 29, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Keith Olbermann Turns His Attention to Iowa's 5th Well, it was bound to happen at some point.  MSNBC's Keith Olbermann finally noticed what thinking Iowans have long suspected: “Representative” Steve King (and I use that term loosely) from Iowa's 5th … Continue reading →

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Why the Dems Need a Large Margin of Victory to Win

Posted on October 28, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Why the Dems Need a Large Margin of Victory to Win by Greg Palast, The Progressive PopulistDon’t worry about Mickey Mouse or ACORN stealing the election. According to an investigative report in Rolling Stone magazine, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Election News and Dean Videos

Posted on October 27, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Election News and Dean Videos Race Tightening for Becky GreenwaldOver the weekend, numbers came out for Iowa's 4th District.  Becky Greenwald appears to be within striking distance of GOP lackey Tom Latham. DMReg Endorses ObamaAlso this weekend, both the … Continue reading →

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Charlie Rose Profiles T. Boone Pickens in 60 Minutes Debut Tonight at 6pm (CT) on CBS

Posted on October 26, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Charlie Rose Profiles T. Boone Pickens in 60 Minutes Debut Tonight at 6pm (CT) on CBS Charlie Rose makes his debut as a 60 Minutes contributor this week with a profile of Texas oil and gas maven T. Boone Pickens. … Continue reading →

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So What if Alaska Did Secede from the Union?

Posted on October 25, 2008 by bfialindathieman

So What if Alaska Did Secede from the Union? by Linda ThiemanSarah Palin is something of an enigma to me.  On the one hand, she only approves of the “pro-America” parts of America.  On the other hand, she’s married to … Continue reading →

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How to Vote Early in Iowa

Posted on October 25, 2008 by bfialindathieman

How to Vote Early in Iowa Iowa Secretary of State2008 General Election Absentee Voting DeadlinesRequest absentee ballot by mail, domestic     End Date: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31Request absentee ballot by mail, UOCAVA     End Date: close of business Monday, … Continue reading →

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