Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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Kasich Of Ohio Expands Medicaid – Branstad Says No

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

It was somewhat of a surprise Monday when Ohio Governor John Kasich gave the go-ahead for Ohio to expand their Medicaid market in lines with the Affordable Care Act. This makes Kasich the 5th Republican governor and 19th governor over … Continue reading →

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Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley To Run In Iowa Senate Race

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

by David Nir Follow for Daily Kos Elections Rep. Bruce Braley (D) will run for Senate Democrats have landed their top choice to succeed Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, who announced last month that he would not seek reelection: 1st District Rep. … Continue reading →

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Matt Schultz – Out Of Step?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Like many I was somewhat shocked when the Republican Party did a 180 degree turn on immigration last week. Suddenly, groups of people they had denigrated for decades, especially Latinos, were their best friends. “We want to be your friend” they … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Madam Secretary

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Tomorrow morning Hillary Clinton gets to sleep in. For the first time in who knows when, she is not in some office or running for some office. So now she gets to wander around the house in curlers and a … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Please Retire!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

After hearing the totally unexpected retirement of Sen. Tom Harkin following the end of his term, my first thought was that I hope our senior (quite senior) senator would take a hint and announce his retirement also. While Tom Harkin … Continue reading →

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Find Your Weekend Legislative Forum

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Iowa has a unique tradition of legislators meeting with the public during the weekends. This is a great opportunity for people to question the people who are making the laws. We encourage you to go because it is also a … Continue reading →

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Kick Back Sunday Afternoon

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Frontline: The Untouchables Just in case you missed the PBS Frontline broadcast of “The Untouchables” on why no one from Wall Street has been prosecuted for bringing the US to the brink of depression. Prepare to be outraged. Watch it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – The Liberal Media

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of the big complaints while the Republican Party rose is that the media was behind them 100%. Well I am here to say that it is only about 98%. We do actually have a small corner of the media. You … Continue reading →

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Harkin Retires

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

CUMMING, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says he will not seek re-election in 2014. The 73-year-old Harkin tells The Associated Press in an interview, “It’s just time to step aside,” because by the time he would finish a sixth … Continue reading →

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Stealing The Election

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

No doubt most of you have heard about the coup in Virginia that is in the process of taking place. In case you had not heard what is happening, here it is in a nutshell: – With one Democratic state senator … Continue reading →

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