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Today is Election Day

Posted on June 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Today is Election Day By Sam Garchik Don't forget to vote today. Candidates for for Iowa Fovernor, U.S. Congress, Iowa House, other state offices and local county boards will be chosen. Blog for Iowa will have an update later … Continue reading →

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Vote Loebsack, not GOP

Posted on June 5, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Vote Loebsack, not GOP by Ellen Ballas What will it take to convince Iowans in the second district that a vote for Jim Leach (R-IA) is a vote for the Republican Party and the Republican-controlled Congress? Leach does a … Continue reading →

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25% = Three Quarters Short of Leadership

Posted on June 4, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

25% = Three Quarters Short of Leadership By Mark Nolte Imagine how the course of the world would be different if, standing at the podium at Rice Stadium, John F. Kennedy would have announced that by the end of the … Continue reading →

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Villsack Changes Course of Iowa Educaton

Posted on June 3, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Vilsack Changes Direction for Iowa Education By Sam Garchik On Thursday, Governor Vilsack signed 5 education bills into law. They are: SENATE FILE 2272: Beginning with the graduating class of 2011, students will be required to take four years of … Continue reading →

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Boswell’s Millions (Not Quite Yet, But Almost)

Posted on June 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Boswell's Millions (Not Quite Yet, But Almost) By Sam Garchik How powerful is Barbara Boxer? Her PAC For a Change, sent out an email today asking people to give Leonard Boswell some money. After one day, he's got almost $6,000 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party?

Posted on June 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party? By Sam Garchik In another chapter of “What the Heck is Going On?” Democratic State Senator Matt McCoy (Des Moines, 31) is facing a challenge from a more conservative Democrat, Gary Randa. … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Old Seat

Posted on May 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Ed Fallon's Old Seat By Sam Garchik Today's Register has some good coverage of the four folks running for Fallon's seat. I have contacted Samad, current Des Moines School Board member and founder of Creative Visions Neighborhood Center, and Affanato, former … Continue reading →

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Revising Conventional Wisdom

Posted on May 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Revising Conventional Wisdom By Mark Nolte I’m not sure, but I think it is happening. I think people are starting to figure it out. Today’s Iowa City Press Citizen Endorsement for Ed Fallon is a strong sign that people … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 27, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik There are now 10 days until the primary. If you live in the first district, here's the money breakdown, courtesy of the Register. Dems: •Braley at $566,000 with $168,000 cash on hand. •Dickinson at $352,000 … Continue reading →

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Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday

Posted on May 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday by Sam Garchik I would be a sad progressive blogger if I didn't mention that Saturday is the last day to register for the Democratic Primary. According to the Register, … Continue reading →