Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Loebsack Schools Archer On Medicare, Tax Policy At Candidate Forum

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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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Update: President Clinton Campaigns For Democrats In Sioux City And Des Moines Friday

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Reminder from Iowa Democratic Party chair Sue Dvorsky: Tomorrow you’ll have two great opportunities to join President Bill Clinton as he visits Iowa in support of Congressman Leonard Boswell and 4th District congressional candidate Christie Vilsack. Starting in Sioux City … Continue reading →

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Loebsack: “We Need To Prepare Students For The 21st Century”

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City Press-Citizen As a former political science professor at Cornell College, Congressman Dave Loebsack probably would have had no problem stepping into West High’s AP government class and leading a lecture. Loebsack did attend the AP government course – … Continue reading →

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President Clinton’s Visit To Sioux City Friday

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

 

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Get Your Take Down Steve King Yard Sign Here!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Want a yard sign or window placard? Ever since April, friends from across the district have asked how they can let their neighbors know they’re voting to defeat Steve King. While the most effective way to take King down is … Continue reading →

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For This We Can Thank The Republican Party

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Whatever Happened to Bipartisanship by Ralph Scharnau Partisan rancor has always been a part of our political landscape.  The two major parties have fundamental disagreements about a wide range of social, economic, and foreign policy issues.  A two-party system in … Continue reading →

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President Clinton Will Be In Des Moines Friday

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Friends and Supporters, I’ll keep this short. On Friday, President Bill Clinton will be in Des Moines to support our campaign. We’re hosting an event at the Renaissance Savery Hotel in Downtown Des Moines from 8-10pm, and I hope you’ll … Continue reading →

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Rally With Christie Vilsack And President Clinton In Sioux City Tuesday

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE:  Click here to RSVP to the rally with President Clinton and me this Friday, October 12! 7:00pm – 8:00pm Morningside College – Eppley Auditorium Sponsored by the Sioux City Journal, KCAU-TV, WOI-TV.  Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are … Continue reading →

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Weekend Campaign 2012 Events: Bon Jovi In Hubbard Park Today

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Trish Nelson

No Hawkeye football this weekend so why not participate in Democracy – it’s not a spectator sport. Dubuque –Saturday October 6 –  Labor Walk, 9 am. meet at the Labor Temple, 1610 Garfield. Call Tom 563-495-4007 Ottumwa – Saturday October … Continue reading →

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PBS Fires Back!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Trish Nelson

pbs.org/about/news/archive/2012/statement-presidential-debate/ PBS Statement Regarding October 3 Presidential Debate ARLINGTON, VA – October 4, 2012 – We are very disappointed that PBS became a political target in the Presidential debate last night. Governor Romney does not understand the value the American … Continue reading →

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