Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Ernst Would Deny Minimum Wages To 1 Million Veterans

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Classy Iowa GOP communications director admits to not caring about “solid facts.” Progress Iowa: 1 million veterans across the country would benefit from raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Joni Ernst wants to abolish the federal minimum wage, … Continue reading →

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The Center For Media And Democracy Takes On The Carbon Kings

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Make friends with the Center for Media and Democracy because they are the #1 enemy of the Koch brothers and ALEC.   They have an amazing website that you will want to visit –  ALEC Exposed – where you can find … Continue reading →

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Will Democrats Take Howard Dean’s Advice?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We’re not really into slamming Democrats too much here on Blog for Iowa. But no one has earned the right to criticize Democrats more than Howard Dean, so let’s listen to the doctor! Watch this video as Dean lets it … Continue reading →

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The President Comes Out Swinging Today For Net Neutrality

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Read President Obama’s statement today on Net Neutrality:  (scroll down to watch video) An open Internet is essential to the American economy, and increasingly to our very way of life. By lowering the cost of launching a new idea, igniting … Continue reading →

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Dems Duped By The Caucus Room Conspiracy

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

I agree with what Thom Hartmann has to say here for the most part. At the same time, it’s not that easy for Democrats to point out what the Republicans are really doing because of the media’s double standard for … Continue reading →

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Did The Iowa Electorate Know About Ernst’s Extreme Views?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

In my view there is functionally no such thing as a moderate Republican today.  What I mean by that is, if it is a choice between a candidate that offers relatively sane policies, or a sure win with a Koch … Continue reading →

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Republicans Not Elected To Govern

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Trish Nelson

All we can say is.. wow..      

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Dave Loebsack Will Be Lone Democrat From Iowa In Congress

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democrats in Iowa’s 2nd District may gloat today because we have re-elected Dave Loebsack for a 5th term in Congrss. In a year of an unfathomable Republican coup brought on by corporate money and corporate media, Dave has been able … Continue reading →

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Do Your Civic Duty Today

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson
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Elections Are An Alternative To Violence So Go Vote!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

 

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