Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Contrasting Rs and Ds

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Democrats are riding a blue wave of excitement caused by Biden’s announcement he wouldn’t accept the nomination for president, Kamala Harris garnering enough votes from delegates to the Democratic National Convention to clinch the nomination, and Minnesota governor Tim Walz … Continue reading →

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Inoculating Against Disappointment

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Paul Deaton

July 21 was the day President Biden announced he would not accept the nomination of his party for another term as president. It is now 20 days later and we have Vice President Kamala Harris officially nominated for president along … Continue reading →

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News Heading Into November

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The weeks remaining until the Nov. 5 general election are likely to be a stemwinder. If not careful, we could fall under the spell of the 24/7 news machine whose stories circulate frequently in our news galaxy and are often … Continue reading →

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It’s Go Time

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Paul Deaton

As the calendar progresses toward November, Kamala Harris is our nominee, having garnered enough delegates in virtual convention voting on Friday, Aug. 2. Her candidacy sparked a change in attitude, a change in possibilities, and the beginning of a short, … Continue reading →

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SOB William Calley Is Dead

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Washington Post reported Monday that William Calley died at age 80 on April 28 in a Florida hospice. It is fitting he died in obscurity. He will not be missed. More than anything else about the Vietnam War, the … Continue reading →

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Working In Our Own Community

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) said this week, “I really encourage you to think about what you can do in your community.” She was talking about supporting Kamala Harris for president. I find her statement significant because of the inward-turning focus … Continue reading →

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Join Kamala Harris On Zoom Tomorrow

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Today marks 99 days until Election Day — and I could not be more excited to be out on the campaign trail. Over the last week, we have seen unprecedented support for our campaign across the country, with over 170,000 … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A Week Since Biden Endorsed Harris

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The week since President Joe Biden announced he would not accept the nomination for president has been a roller coaster. From the immediate relief and hope of people glad Biden stepped aside, to the backlash of right wing politicians, emotions … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand Found Bucks, Zach Wahls Lays Them Out

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: State Auditor Rob Sand is doing the work to find bucks for Iowa taxpayers despite being collared by the Reynolds administration. The July 23 report to which State Senator Zach Wahls referred in his newsletter is important for … Continue reading →

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New Way To Canvass

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Just like that, there is excitement in the air as Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president. It’s hard to believe it was less than a week ago. The dynamics of everything political changed. Many … Continue reading →

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