Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Book Review: Attack From Within

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Paul Deaton

We need information that will help us cope with the 2024 political campaigns and facilitate Democratic wins. Barbara McQuade’s new book has the potential to do that. McQuade is a law school professor and legal analyst for NBC News and … Continue reading →

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Driveway Politics

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Paul Deaton

I’m supposed to be taking it easy. When I retired during the coronavirus pandemic I knew outside activities would wind down as I age. I still care about our politics, yet in a different way from before the pandemic. It … Continue reading →

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Open Border Blarney

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to those who celebrate! It is hard to celebrate anything these days with all the Republican fear-mongering. In any case, Saint Patrick’s efforts to convert the Pagan Irish does not rank very highly in the life … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Katie Porter

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

I was pulling for Barbara Lee to win the March 5 California primary to replace the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. I followed Lee diligently and it looked like she had a chance. She was doing the work. At the … Continue reading →

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Meaty Issues In Late Stage Republicanism

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Another week and Republican state legislators stuck in my craw. Why do they hate plant-based food? In the end, all our food is based on plant life, including beef, hogs, and sheep which all eat plants. Ty Rushing of Iowa … Continue reading →

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New Work Ahead – Re-elect Joe Biden

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Paul Deaton

On Super Tuesday, March 5, the Iowa Democratic Party released the results of their mail-in presidential preference “caucus” that replaced first in the nation. Most news outlets did not recognize this was a thing to watch before it happened. After … Continue reading →

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Sunday Grab Bag 2024-03-03

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The machinery of our politics has so many moving parts it is hard to keep up. Important things are pushed from sight just because so much attention is paid to the distractions of Republicans. Here are some items that merit … Continue reading →

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Politics Doesn’t Change

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: I was cleaning up old email files and found this April 10, 2005 email from Dave Loebsack announcing to a small group he was exploring a run for the Congress. As we now know, Loebsack beat 30-year incumbent … Continue reading →

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Thanks Joe Biden

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The economic mark of the Biden Administration can be found everywhere in Iowa. From electric vehicle charging stations and wastewater treatment facility upgrades, to grants for improved rural broadband connectivity, Biden worked with the Congress to deliver results for Iowans. … Continue reading →

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Nonbinary People Deserve To Live

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: This post contains material of a highly sensitive nature including description of events leading to the death of Nex Benedict that may be triggering for some individuals. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren describes how many of us feel about … Continue reading →

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