Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Burlington Hawk Eye: Dave Loebsack Has Earned Second Term

You don’t have to be a policy wonk to know it when a congressman is a representative of the people.  http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/Monday-edit-102212 We needle him whenever he stops by our place about the lack of an office in Burlington. After all, … Continue reading

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Des Moines Register Endorses Christie Vilsack Over Birther Candidate

The Des Moines Register yesterday endorsed Steve King’s opponent Democrat Christie Vilsack to represent Iowa’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “..we are reminded why the Kiron Republican should not be representing Iowa in Congress.  King seems to … Continue reading

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Iowa House Candidate Bobby Kaufmann Called Upon To Release All Records Of Arrests And Probation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:     Dick Schwab, (319) 430-0130, dschwab@southslope.net Schwab calls for Bobby Kaufmann to release all records of his arrest, probation Demands Kaufmann stop hiding records and make himself accountable to thepublic SOLON, Iowa- (Oct. 19, 2012)- Dick … Continue reading

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Keep Politics Out Of Iowa Courts

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Springsteen At ISU Today

Click here for ticket information Can’t make this event but still want to pitch in?  Make a donation today to help build this campaign and our party’s grassroots organization.  http://www.barackobama.com/ia

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Steve King’s Voting Record On Medicare And Social Security

published in the October 17 Fort Dodge Messenger To the editor: I read with interest Congressman King’s interview in The Messenger Oct. 5. He stated that he supports the Medicare drug benefit. But on July 11, 2012, on HR 2560 … Continue reading

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Register To Vote! Vote Early! Turn Your Ballot Over!

This note from IDP chairwoman Sue Dvorsky was in our mailbox today. Friends, We’re so close. Everything could come down to just a few votes. So here’s what we need you to do: First, don’t forget to register to vote! … Continue reading

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OFA-IA Campus Takeover Week With Justin Long

Monday Obama for America-IA is kicking off Campus Takeover week across Iowa with actor Justin Long. Get all the details  and RSVP here: http://OFA.BO/CampusTakeover Events this week: Justin Long Comes to Kirkwood! Monday, October 15 10:40 AM Kirkwood Community College … Continue reading

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John Archer Says 50% Of Americans Believe They Are Entitled To Handout

John Archer: “Some of our weaknesses here in America. You have an entitlement society. You have about 50% of the American population now believes that they are entitled to a government handout. That’s a real weakness.”  – May 2, 2012 … Continue reading

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Loebsack Schools Archer On Medicare, Tax Policy At Candidate Forum

Watch these 1-minute clips from the candidate forum co-sponsored by the Johnson County Task Force on Aging  and the Johnson County League of Women Voters.  It looked to us like Archer relied on disinformation and memorized talking points while Loebsack … Continue reading

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