Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Iowa's U.S. Senate Race Defined

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The U.S. Senate race is at the top of the 2014 Midterm election ticket with Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo), who ran unopposed in yesterday’s primary election, facing off with State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) who decisively cleared a field … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Works For The Second District

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

thegazette.com James Q. Lynch It can be tough building a case for re-election when you’re a member of the minority party, but 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack thinks his work on economic development and infrastructure issues — and his promise … Continue reading →

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Hatch For Iowa Governor

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Paul Deaton

A letter from Jack and Sonja Hatch dated May 30, 2014: We will celebrate 28 years of marriage today, and we’re having the same experience many couples do: it’s hard to believe the time has gone by so fast. We … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Summer Politics Kickoff

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The Associated Press released a summary of the Iowa primary races over the Memorial Day weekend and tomorrow the voting will end, framing the summer and fall campaign. Going into election day, here is what to watch for: The front … Continue reading →

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Spend Your Summer Vacation With Paul

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

BFIA readers,  Paul Deaton will be taking over summer weekday editorship of Blog for Iowa starting on Monday through Labor Day.  Paul is wonky on just about every topic, but particularly food, climate change, energy policy, and progressive politics.  He … Continue reading →

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What Dave O’Brien Won’t Do

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Dave O’Brien is making some great ads.  

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Dave O’Brien Wants To Take Meaningful Action On Climate Change

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

OBrienforIowa.com Dave O’Brien is a native Iowan and lifelong progressive Democrat who has spent his career standing up for the rights of Iowans as an attorney. He is running for congress in Iowa’s 1st District to be an advocate for … Continue reading →

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Braley: Equal Justice

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Bruce Braley is fighting for the middle class and is being targeted by the Koch Brothers. He needs your support. Click here to join the campaign.  

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Iowa Media Is Biased – No Kidding

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Iowa’s first in the nation caucuses have resulted in a type of local media bias that favors Republicans. This became increasingly evident during the 2012 presidential election campaign, when President Obama was without serious opposition among Democrats, and a field … Continue reading →

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The PAC To Get Money Out Of Politics

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

A PAC to fight money in politics.  Pledges collected after goal is reached.  This is worth a listen.

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