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Latest Iowa Numbers Show No Signs of Tightening

Posted on October 24, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Latest Iowa Numbers Show No Signs of Tightening by Linda ThiemanWell, it turns out that all that blather out of the McCain camp about the race tightening up in Iowa was just that.A new poll, released yesterday, shows the numbers … Continue reading →

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OK, NOW McCain’s Iowa Strategy is Clear (Not Really, But Look at this Photo!)

Posted on October 23, 2008 by bfialindathieman

OK, NOW McCain's Iowa Strategy is Clear (Not Really, But Look at this Photo!) by Linda ThiemanSarah Palin's comin' to Sioux City this weekend.  I'm supposin' that means Woodbury County is one of the “pro-America” parts of America.  I'm guessin' … Continue reading →

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Our Debt of Gratitude to Howard Dean

Posted on October 23, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Our Debt of Gratitude to Howard Dean by Bob Johnson, Daily KosHoward Dean was a hell-raiser back in the last presidential election. He called the Iraq war what it was: one of the worst and most costly foreign policy mistakes … Continue reading →

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If You Only Read Two Articles Today, Read These

Posted on October 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

If You Only Read Two Articles Today, Read These by Linda ThiemanYou're tired, maybe even cranky. You've been at work all day or out with GOTV. You want to know that what you are doing, that what you care about, … Continue reading →

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Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help! by Linda ThiemanWe’re down to the wire here, with less than two weeks to go before we get yet another chance to eject Congressman Steve King (R) from office here … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Path to the White House: Veritable Boulevards

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Obama's Path to the White House: Veritable Boulevards “A study of the election state by state reveals McCain has a virtually impossible tight rope walk to victory while Obama has five or six different avenues to win — some of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area Go here and then click on Find Events.Here are just a few of the many Iowa events listed for this week. Vote Early for Change! It's Easy!! (Early Voting Event)The Broadway Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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McCain’s Iowa Strategy is Finally Clear

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bfialindathieman

McCain's Iowa Strategy is Finally Clear by Linda ThiemanJust yesterday on Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer (CNN), Republican strategist Alex Castellanos “let slip” that McCain's internal polling showed that the race in Iowa was tightening up.  “He's coming back,” said … Continue reading →

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Yes! Yes! So What if He Were a Muslim?

Posted on October 20, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Yes! Yes! So What if He Were a Muslim? by Linda ThiemanAs a confirmed, yet independent progressive à la Howard Dean, I’ve come to define my outlook as being in support of “social tolerance and fiscal responsibility.” But in the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Sitting Pretty For November 4th

Posted on October 19, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Sitting Pretty For November 4th by Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent ElectionsWith all the scare stories now arising about the upcoming election, it’s time to remind ourselves that Iowa looks pretty good. We won’t have (shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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