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NEW Crazy McCain Photo; Palin on SNL Tonight

Posted on October 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

NEW Crazy McCain Photo; Palin on SNL Tonight by Linda ThiemanI realize that in the grand scheme of things, this is less than minor.  But it's sort of like that photo Blog for Iowa ran of a dog doing it's … Continue reading →

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McCain’s Iowa Strategy: Three Theories

Posted on October 17, 2008 by bfialindathieman

McCain’s Iowa Strategy: Three Theories by Linda ThiemanTheory OneIf you ask McCain why he thinks Iowa is still in play, he gets a glint in his eye and says that his campaign has been called dead before and they've always … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa: Support These Clean Money Candidates

Posted on October 16, 2008 by bfialindathieman

I'M for Iowa: Support These Clean Money Candidates Ed Fallon and Lynn Heuss I'M for Iowa's top priority is to help elect progressive Democrats this fall. There are plenty of great candidates, but we want to focus on helping the … Continue reading →

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Could Obama’s Coattails Finally Sweep Away that Embarrassment Known as Steve King in Iowa’s 5th?

Posted on October 15, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Could Obama's Coattails Finally Sweep Away that Embarrassment Known as Steve King in Iowa's 5th? If you're not out rallying with Howard Dean today, take a look at this great analysis over at Daily Kos by 2laneIA.  Survey USA indicates … Continue reading →

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Early Vote Rally with Howard Dean in Clinton, CR, Davenport and UNI October 15th and 16th

Posted on October 15, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Vote Rally with Howard Dean in Clinton, CR, Davenport and UNI October 15th and 16th Must RSVP to attend in Clinton!MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF – VOTE EARLY EITHER BY MAIL OR AT THE CLINTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICENational Democratic … Continue reading →

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Deadline to File for Stimulus Payment Oct. 15; Thousands of Iowans Missing Out

Posted on October 14, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Deadline to File for Stimulus Payment Oct. 15; Thousands of Iowans Missing Out The Iowa Policy ProjectMore than 37,000 Iowans may be missing out on economic stimulus payments because they have not filed requests for them.“In Iowa, this is more … Continue reading →

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Over 200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted

Posted on October 13, 2008 by bfialindathieman

200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted by Mike Glover, Associated PressThough the election is still [three weeks] away, nearly 200,000 Iowans have already cast their ballots and the pace of early voting is likely to quicken, election officials said.Still, the pace … Continue reading →

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One Iowa Applauds Connecticut Marriage Decision, Awaits Iowa Oral Arguments

Posted on October 12, 2008 by bfialindathieman

One Iowa Applauds Connecticut Marriage Decision, Awaits Iowa Oral Arguments (DES MOINES) This week, One Iowa, the state's largest LGBT advocacy organization, applauded the ruling in Connecticut that clears the way for gay and lesbian couples to marry. One Iowa … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Speaking in Davenport Wednesday, October 15

Posted on October 11, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean Speaking in Davenport Wednesday, October 15 According to Deaniac extraordinaire Molly Regan, who attended the Scott County Central Committee meeting on Thursday, our beloved gov, the invincible Howard Dean, will be back in Iowa next Wednesday, October 15.Schedule … Continue reading →

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Did Hell Freeze Over When I Wasn’t Looking? What Happened to FoxNews?

Posted on October 11, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Did Hell Freeze Over When I Wasn’t Looking? What Happened to FoxNews? by Linda ThiemanThere is something really weird going on in the country right now.  I’m not talking about the scary economic collapse, the subject of which McCain seems … Continue reading →

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