Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Iowa Senate Race Roundup #IASEN

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The national, corporate news media has been writing a lot about the Iowa U.S. Senate race to replace Tom Harkin. Here are some links to stories so readers can follow along: Greg Sargent of the Washington Post wrote about Joni … Continue reading →

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Is Ernst The New Palin?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

It is beginning to look like Joni Ernst just wants to be another Sara Palin. In case you forget who Palin is, she is the huge mistake John McCain nearly foisted on the US. Mostly known for being a real … Continue reading →

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Still Not Ready For Hillary

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Where the weird Ready for Hillary political action committee (PAC) gets it wrong is political organizing in 2014 Iowa is about the 2014 midterms, not raising money and identifying support for a potential 2016 presidential candidate. Think back to 2006, … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Holding Government Accountable

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Paul Deaton

“I pledge to never become a lobbyist,” said Congressman Dave Loebsack in a July 30 video, “and help introduce legislation to permanently ban other members from doing the same.” Ask yourself this question, are Republicans calling for a pay decrease … Continue reading →

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#IASEN Roundup: Ernst at Exxon Mobil Funder

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paul Deaton

As this posts, Joni Ernst is scheduled to be at the McDermott Building in Washington, D.C. for a fundraiser with the Exxon Mobil Political Action Committee and the American Petroleum Institute. Yesterday, Bruce Braley issued the following statement: RELEASE: Ernst … Continue reading →

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Braley-Ernst In The Heat Of Summer

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Paul Deaton

At BFIA we keep calm and help progressive Democrats win elections. Sweet corn is in, first tomatoes are being harvested, and RAGBRAI just finished. We are in the summer doldrums of this midterm election campaign, where the real action is … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Summer Campaign Has Begun

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

A small group of local, long-time political activists met last week with one of the 80 or so paid organizers for the Coordinated Campaign of the Iowa Democratic Party. Electing Bruce Braley as Iowa’s next U.S. Senator was at the … Continue reading →

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Dems: Middle Class Jumpstart!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Led by Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, US House Democrats unveiled a plan this week for a 100 day Jumpstart for the Middle Class. Speaking to WFPL radio in Louisville, Yarmuth spelled out parts of the plan: “This Congress has … Continue reading →

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Iowa U.S. Senate Candidates On Obamacare

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Paul Deaton

At this stage in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race it is important to listen to the other side. Most voters are not engaged in one of the most visible political races in the country, and likely won’t be until much closer … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Taha For Iowa Secretary Of Agriculture

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Sherrie Taha is the Democratic nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. She is an important part of the statewide ticket, so here is some info about her campaign. Brief Bio Sherrie Taha is a lifelong Democratic activist with over 15 … Continue reading →

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