Category Archives: 2012 Election Campaign

Burlington Hawk Eye: Dave Loebsack Has Earned Second Term

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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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Support For Romney Amazing

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Dave Bradley

One thing that has simply confounded me during the general election campaign is that Romney continues to get at least a 44% level of support pretty much since the beginning. This guy is perhaps the worst candidate in history and … Continue reading →

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Romney Plan: Bad For Iowans

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Dave Bradley

An analysis of the Romney – Ryan Plan put out by the Center for American Progress shows that the Romney-Ryan Plan could hit most Iowans in the pocketbook extremely hard. Considering that most are far from recovered from the most recent … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Springsteen At ISU Today

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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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