Category Archives: 2012 Election Campaign

Early Voting Begins In Iowa Today

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

VOTE EARLY Early voting begins today, September 27th and ends on November 5th. You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote! If you are registered, you can vote in-person at an “early vote” location near you. Click here … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Talks Issues With The Des Moines Register Editorial Board

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-02) met with the Des Moines Register Editorial Board Monday.  Topics included Medicare, the farm bill, food stamps, the debt, congressional “bickering,” veterans issues, NAFTA, taxation, economic recovery, education, Afghanistan and more.   http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1

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Why Does Romney Want Steve King To Be His Partner?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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A Nation Of Hope And Not Hostage

Posted on September 24, 2012 by bfiasamosborne

by Sam Osborne To the editor, After two years of trying to put the good work of the nation on hold for no other purpose than to destroy the presidency of the United States of America, haven’t members of a … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Campaign Asks Stations To Pull False GOP Ads

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

It is about time someone started confronting the GOP lies that the media repeats and profits from with no accountability. We found this on ames.patch.com. Christie Vilsack’s campaign is requesting all television stations to pull the National Republican Congressional Committee’s … Continue reading →

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The Rich, Imbecilic, Hateful Republican Buffoons Who Finance Romney’s Campaign

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

A classic Lawrence rant.

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Branstad’s 2011 $52 State Income Tax Bill

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

ThinkProgress thinkprogress.org President Obama and Senate Democrats have been trying to implement the Buffett rule, a minimum tax on millionaires, which would remedy the problem of millionaires being able to pay lower tax rates than middle class families. One state … Continue reading →

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Video: Vilsack v King Hampton Debate

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The opening partisan jokes by the hosts are not exactly Colbert…  But they get credit for trying to keep things light.  And if you like Kingisms, watch this video, he does not disappoint. Video streaming by Ustream  

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Steve King Speaks For God

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

King: “Pillar after pillar after pillar holding up this shining city on the hill and what are we faced with? the president of the United States and his leftist minions out there every day with their little jackhammers chiseling away … Continue reading →

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Live Coverage Of Vilsack-King Debate Tonight

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

christievilsackforiowa.com Franklin County Debate Mon, 09/17/2012 – 7:30pm – 8:30pm Historic Windsor Theatre, 103 Federal Street North Hampton, IA Doors open at 6:00 pm Debate begins at 7:30 pm CT Please send in your questions for the candidates: mapdebate@gmail.com Tickets … Continue reading →

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