Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Thank You, Jen Psaki

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Why Democrats Need To Start Playing Politics

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Trish Nelson

There are few strategists on our side of the political spectrum and even fewer that devote themselves completely to the art of how to influence voters.  We don’t have the equivalent of a Karl Rove or Frank Luntz. And even … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Has A Great Program… For A Change

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Trish Nelson

I’ve been critical of Iowa Press. I just want them to be better because they have a key role to play informing the citizens of Iowa. In case you missed it the most recent edition of Iowa Press is definitely … Continue reading →

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Bans Off Our Bodies Iowa Events

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/rightfully-ours/bans-off-our-bodies#events Bans Off West Des Moines On Monday, May 2nd, Politico published a leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that explicitly overturns Roe v. Wade. This is an unprecedented lea… more info/RSVP Bans … Continue reading →

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Watch Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate Debate

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI – Lots of good stuff here. All are quality candidates. Strong statement by Abby Finkenauer – “If you are a state legislator you do not belong in my doctor’s office or a doctor’s office of women across this country. … Continue reading →

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Tell Republicans To Fix Iowa’s “Worst in the Nation” Child Sex Abuse Laws

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Iowa Senate Dems:  Child sex abuse victims lose the right to confront their abuser faster in Iowa than in any other state. Sign the petition to fix Iowa’s failing child sex abuse laws. And then tell Iowa … Continue reading →

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Check Out The Latest Bizarre Kim Reynolds Video

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI.  Scroll down. That’s our governor. I realized my tweet about Gov. Reynolds' enthusiasm for a GOP AG and State Auditor at her campaign event this weekend blew up this evening…I figured I would share the video of the remarks … Continue reading →

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The Biden Presidency, the Economy, and the Political Challenges

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau Posted with permission Since assuming the nation’s highest elective office, President Joe Biden has encountered an economy with both good and bad aspects.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment fell to 3.6% in March, … Continue reading →

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Senate Will Vote On Codifying Roe v. Wade

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Trish Nelson

FWIW… Starts at 20:22

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We Are Going Back

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Trish Nelson

I don’t really like to just dump negativity out there. But it seems lately that the whole world is freely dumping their negativity everywhere you look in an attempt to make themselves feel better so here’s mine.  Deal with it. … Continue reading →

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