Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 1

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 1 by Paul Deaton The last weekend before the election is the beginning of what progressives hope will be an all out effort to contact every like minded voter and encourage them to get … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressives Never Give Up

Iowa Progressives Never Give Up by Paul Deaton “After the election, progressives will continue the work we have started to make Iowa a better place for every resident. It began more than a decade ago and it is work that … Continue reading

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An Iowa View of the ICBM Hiccup

An Iowa View of the ICBM Hiccup by Paul Deaton “If, instead of taking six minutes to make the decision whether to retaliate against a state who launched a nuclear attack against the United States or its allies, couldn't we … Continue reading

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Vice President Joe Biden in Dubuque, Iowa

Vice President Joe Biden in Dubuque, Iowa Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd estimated at 550 people at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. One picture is worth a thousand words.

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Blog for Iowa Foreign Affairs Friday

Blog for Iowa Foreign Affairs Friday by Paul Deaton “…the world is calling on the United States to lead, and the country cannot afford the turning inward to last beyond November 2. That's possible only if Democrats hold their own.“ … Continue reading

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A Morning with Iowa Republicans

A Morning with Iowa Republicans by Paul DeatonProgressive politics takes us to some strange places and today it took me to the Hotel at Kirkwood on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There, the Branstad-Reynolds road to victory tour … Continue reading

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Congressman Loebsack Represents Everyday Iowans

by Paul Deaton and Trish Nelson Chances are that Blog for Iowa readers have already voted in the 2010 midterms. If they live in the Second Congressional District, they voted to return Dave Loebsack to the 112th Congress. BFIA has … Continue reading

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Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa

Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa by Paul Deaton “All of last night's speakers re-iterated the same message. Talk to everyone we know who favors Democrats and make sure they get out and vote.“ Going into the final week before the 2010 … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressives Support Bruce Braley

Iowa Progressives Support Bruce Braley by Paul Deaton “…endorsements don't win elections and with nine days left before the election, it is time for progressives to stand up for Bruce Braley and send him back to the 112th Congress.“ Most … Continue reading

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Roxanne for Iowa

Roxanne for Iowa by Paul Deaton“Iowa should speak with one voice and Roxanne Conlin should join the Iowa caucus in Washington. We are plain tired of Harkin voting one way and Grassley the other on legislation important to Iowans.“ From … Continue reading

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