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Iowa Blog Roundup (and other things also)

Posted on June 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Iowa Blog Roundup (and other things also) By Sam Garchik It's been a very hectic week with the convention and all, but I wanted to bring you up to speed on a bunch of different issues and happenings. Courtesy … Continue reading →

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[FWD: Governor’s Race] attention Phoebe at the Culver Campaign

Posted on June 21, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Dear Guy: I too share your concerns. As you know, I posted Ed's speech at the state convetion on the blog http://www.blogforiowa.com/blog/_archives/2006/6/20/2043513.html   Last week, I asked the Culver campaign to share their thoughts on why Chet's a better candidate … Continue reading →

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Progressive Agenda for Iowa (Very Very Early Draft)

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Agenda for Iowa (Very Very Early Draft) By Sam Garchik   As <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Iowa Progressives, we propose not just to change our state’s policies, but even more important, to restore the bonds of … Continue reading →

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Progressive Promise

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Promise I got this from the Progressive Caucus website in the House of Reps. We can modify it to make it more specific to Iowa. Later today, I'll post something I was working on for Alta and a possible … Continue reading →

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Fallon’s Speech at the State Convention

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Fallon's Speech at the State Convention From Century of the Common Iowan First, I want to thank those who supported me in the recent Democratic Primary. We sent a strong message that issues are important. We sent a message … Continue reading →

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DFA-Link: An Underutilized Tool; Searching for a Group

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  DFA-Link: An Underutilized Tool (Searching for a Group) By Alta Price Today I’m going to tell you how to sign up for Democracy for Iowa (DFIA) at DFA-Link. I recommend joining DFIA to anyone interested in the Progressive Caucus, … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Rural America Strengthens All of America!

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Strengthening Rural <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />America Strengthens All of America! By John Crabtree   The Center for Rural Affairs is calling on rural Americans to join the thousands of people that are standing up and speaking out for … Continue reading →

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Convention Wrap Up; Thoughts for 08

Posted on June 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Convention Wrap Up; Thoughts for 08 By Sam Garchik We need to elect Joyce Schulte. Thanks to the Johnson County Republican Blog, we get this from Steve King at the Republican State Convention: “There are probably not 72 virgins … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, GOP, Great Tools: IOWA, How You Can Help, Iowa Blogosphere, Main Page, Progressive Community | 6 Comments

State Convention Issues

Posted on June 16, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  State Convention Issues By Dennis Roseman Dennis sent this out to the Johnson County List-serv, but it's very important to understand this for the convention. I've also included a link to the IDP Platform discussion site. Also, Alta and I … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on June 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik I'm headed to the state convention on Saturday, so here's an early taste of what's going on this week: Firs off: The Iraq War Issue is Being Debated Today! You can send a letter to … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Bruce Braley, Calls to Action, Candidates, David Loebsack, Iowa Blogosphere, Main Page, National News, Progressive Community, Russ Feingold | 2 Comments