Category Archives: 2008 Election

Over 200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted

Posted on October 13, 2008 by bfialindathieman

200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted by Mike Glover, Associated PressThough the election is still [three weeks] away, nearly 200,000 Iowans have already cast their ballots and the pace of early voting is likely to quicken, election officials said.Still, the pace … Continue reading →

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McCain Alienates Iowa Republicans

Posted on October 6, 2008 by bfialindathieman

McCain Alienates Iowa Republicans by Linda ThiemanI mean, really — with John McCain way behind Barack Obama in the Iowa polls, why was he wasting his time here last week?  Why not just pull his minuscule Iowa staff and run, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Health Care Voters Confront McCain

Posted on October 1, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Health Care Voters Confront McCain by Andrew Mertens, Iowa for Health CareDemonstration in Des Moines highlights inadequate health care proposed by presidential candidateArea voters united in Iowa for Health Care raised concerns about Senator John McCain's proposed health care … Continue reading →

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Incumbent Molly Regan Runs for Scott Co. Soil & Water Commission

Posted on September 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Incumbent Molly Regan Runs for Scott County Soil & Water Conservation Commission by Linda ThiemanScott County's Molly Regan was one of the success stories that came out of the Howard Dean movement in 2004.  Inspired by Dean to run for … Continue reading →

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Round Up: Iowa Progressive Candidates

Posted on September 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Round Up: Iowa Progressive Candidates by Linda ThiemanIowa House District 84Elesha Gayman, incumbent, is one of the original Deaniacs and a hard-working, dedicated progressive whose seat is being targeted by the right.Iowa’s 1st Congressional DistrictBruce Braley, incumbent, won an open … Continue reading →

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Request Your Absentee Ballot Now!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Request Your Absentee Ballot Now! by Linda ThiemanDon't let your vote turn into vapor; get an absentee ballot and vote on paper!Well, that little verse may not even be worthy of Mel Brooks. Ahem.Print out your Iowa absentee ballot request … Continue reading →

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Emily’s List Finally Endorses Becky Greenwald in Iowa’s 4th

Posted on September 19, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Emily's List Finally Endorses Becky Greenwald in Iowa's 4th Odd that it has taken so long for Emily's List to target the race in Iowa's 4th Congressional District. According to a great analysis by desmoinesdem over at Bleeding Heartland, it's … Continue reading →

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The Trojan Moose Falls on Her Face

Posted on September 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

The Trojan Moose Falls on Her Face by Linda ThiemanWhile word on the street has it here in Iowa that the Palin choice (can those two words actually appear in the same sentence without the world imploding?) has energized the … Continue reading →

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Me thinks Sarah and Cindy hit the Bogo Sale at Payless

Posted on September 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Me thinks Sarah and Cindy hit the Bogo Sale at Payless By Sam Garchik (photo from Flickr – daniella.zalcman@gmail.com) F.decorate(_ge('button_bar'), F._photo_button_bar).bar_go_go_go(2829217535, 0); Of course, Payless would be out of character for Cindy. But that's a story for another day. Nice … Continue reading →

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Mom vs. Grandpa

Posted on September 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Mom vs. Grandpa By Sam Garchik Has anyone else out there noticed that Sarah Palin looks kind of like your mom? And that Joe Biden looks kind of like Grandpa? Everyone one of you knows that Grandpa's job is to … Continue reading →

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