Category Archives: 2012 Election Campaign

Voting At Walmart?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Notes I have on my messy desk If Republicans thought their policies were so popular that everyone loved them, they would enact legislation so you could vote at Walmart when you stop in to buy some much needed item that … Continue reading →

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John Archer Says 50% Of Americans Believe They Are Entitled To Handout

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

John Archer: “Some of our weaknesses here in America. You have an entitlement society. You have about 50% of the American population now believes that they are entitled to a government handout. That’s a real weakness.”  – May 2, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Serving Our Interests

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Once more (and I hope right up to the election) we have the thoughts of Larry Hodgden. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and … Continue reading →

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Beaten Wife Syndrome And The Republican Party.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I have written about this before, but with the election coming it seems to be a very pertinent time to remind people that you can break the cycle of abuse that the Republican Party has been subjecting this country to for … Continue reading →

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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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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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