Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Grassley Challenger Patty Judge Within Striking Distance

Patty Judge joined fellow Democrats Rep. Dave Loebsack and  Monica Vernon on the campaign trail Sunday in Johnson County. “When I entered the race, conventional wisdom was that we could not ever defeat Chuck Grassley, that he is everyone’s favorite … Continue reading

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Upcoming Grassley Town Halls

Here is the link to Grassley’s calendar: http://www.grassley.senate.gov/calendar This Friday and next Thursday and Friday: Palo Alto County Friday, July 22, 2016 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. The Election Center Front Room 1302 Broadway Street Emmetsburg Washington County Thursday, July 28, 2016 … Continue reading

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The Coolest First Lady Ever

For fun ICYMI. She is so awesome.  

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Kaufmann: “Walker Administration a ‘Model’ of What One-Party Control Should Look Like”

We don’t typically like to fear-monger, but if you are worried about Iowa becoming Wisconsin, it would seem that your concern is well-founded, because that is exactly what the Iowa Republicans have in mind. Please think about ways you can … Continue reading

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Rep. David Young Votes Against LGBT Protections

Iowa Republican David Young switched his vote at the last minute on an amendment that would have prevented federal contractors from getting government work if they discriminate against members of the LGBT community. The amendment was about to pass by … Continue reading

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Grassley #Doyourjob Rallies At Six Locations In Iowa

Action Alert from Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO:  Rallies on Tuesday, July 19 – the 125th day of obstruction for Merrick Garland, longer than any Supreme Court nominee in U.S. history. 6 locations, some details still to be confirmed: WHERE: … Continue reading

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Bold Iowa #nobakken Pipeline Action

New Action Alert from Ed Fallon and the Bold Iowa Team Thanks again for signing the Bakken Pipeline Pledge of Resistance. We are closing in on 1,000 signers! Many thanks to our partners at Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and … Continue reading

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Hillary Clinton “And So Are We”

Everyone assumes they know all there is to know about Hillary Clinton. The right hates her because she is a free thinking woman. They continually call her a liar because that is what they do to try and neutralize their … Continue reading

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The Republican Plan To Take Down Your Government

This is an excellent must read article by Matt Sinovic, Director of ProgressIowa, originally published in the Des Moines Register. When did we stop trusting in our government? The government isn’t some distant, unknown group. It’s “us, you and I” … Continue reading

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Steve King Do-Nothing Confederate Flag-Waving Congressman From Iowa

Democrats, independents, and sane Republicans in Iowa’s 4th District need to rise up, do what is right and un-elect Steve King.  Iowa can certainly do better than a congress person who specializes in racial slurs and propagandistic, inflammatory comments.  King … Continue reading

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