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retired in West Liberty

This Isn’t Over

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A note from Progress Iowa. This isn’t over. When Progress Iowa opened our doors nearly three years ago, our goal was clear: empower progressive voices to make Iowa a better place. The election results last night were disappointing, but our … Continue reading →

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Sunday Quiz – Not A Fun Day

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Who backed up the truck and parked it over the top of us? The lesson in this year’s election is that voter suppression, gerrymandering, owning the voting machines, negative campaign ads that drive down turnout and owning the main stream … Continue reading →

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How Republicans And The Media Define Democrats

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Like so many others, I have spent many hours trying to figure out how a party that is the party of popular ideas can lose to a party of no ideas except the destruction of popular programs and toadying to … Continue reading →

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Charlie Pierce Live Blogging: Open All Night

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Charlie Pierce once more shows why he is one of the most read pundits around. He offers biting insightful comments which make a person laugh out loud. His last post on his live blog election night is probably the best … Continue reading →

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Next On The Horizon

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just to remind you that the Republican Destruction Machine never sleeps: ALEC will be meeting in Washington DC, December 3rd to 5th. The order of business will be to tell Republican state legislators what they (the legislators) will be doing. … Continue reading →

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The People Have Spoken

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dave Bradley

http://politicalirony.com/2012/06/10/the-american-people-have-spoken/ I am sure you can add many more

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New Iowa GOP Dirty Trick

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Rumor has it that GOP canvassers Saturday were knocking on Democrats doors and telling them that they could vote online this election. My guess is that this was in Lieu of turning in an absentee ballot or showing up at … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Get Out The Vote Edition

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just in case you have been living in a cave this is a reminder that you must be done voting by 9PM on Tuesday night. Anything after that doesn’t count. So organize a group and get out and vote for … Continue reading →

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Labor-to-Labor Walks and Calls

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

BURLINGTON November 1: GOTV noon to 3 pm. 16452 Hwy 34 West Burlington 309-738-3196 CEDAR RAPIDS November 1: GOTV – 9 am to noon; noon to 3 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm. 1211 Wiley Blvd SW Cedar Rapids. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Iowa Become Another Wisconsin

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a short post to remind folks that despite all the press and publicity that the Braley race is getting, there are many lower on the ballot races that really need your votes. During the last session of the legislature, … Continue reading →

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