Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Senator Bernie Sanders To Speak At Clinton County Dems Event

Sanders will be the main dinner speaker on May 17 at the “Hall of Fame Dinner for 2014” hosted by the Clinton County Democrats. Join us for the CCD’s largest fundraiser of the year. This is not an event to … Continue reading

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Labor Update: Iowa Federation of Labor Endorsements

Iowa Federation of Labor announces endorsements for June 3rd Primary and November 4th elections in Iowa The Iowa Federation of Labor Committee on Political Education Convention (COPE) was held Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Local 310 Steelworkers Union hall … Continue reading

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Sine Die? Not So Fast!

DES MOINES— Governor Branstad’s office released an end of session message for the 85th Iowa General Assembly at 8:41 a.m. yesterday, saying, “despite the partisan tone of the session, we are pleased there was agreement on the majority of our … Continue reading

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She Who Will Not Be Intimidated

We are all tired of Democrats letting themselves be pushed around by the NRA and tea party.   Anesa Kajtazovic, currently serving her 2nd term in the Iowa House of Representatives, is running for U.S. Congress in District 1 and has … Continue reading

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Iowa Republicans Hide Extremism

Labor Day is the official kickoff of the fall election campaign, but there seems to be a lot of campaign stuff going on now. The biggest news was the video of Rep. Bruce Braley commenting about the kind of chair … Continue reading

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Democrats: Don’t Play Not To Lose!

OK all you amateur athletes, weekend warriors and those who participate with the remote and a comfy chair. You may be familiar with what I describe here. Have you ever been in a game or seen a game where one … Continue reading

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Why I Like Dave Loebsack

Unlike many in my cohort of grade school classmates, I stay in touch with my elected officials and have written them on important issues. Dave Loebsack is my U.S. Congressman, I like him, and it’s no secret. Loebsack receives his … Continue reading

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Christie Lessons For Iowa

Wonder how the Democrats in New Jersey feel now? So many made a point of backing Chris Christie for governor last fall. This helped give Christie the patina of a politician who is a cut above the rest. Christie got … Continue reading

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Contrasting Our SoS Candidates

The following letter to the editor was written by Don Paulson of Muscatine. He is the Muscatine County Democratic co-chair. Here he draws a clear distinction between our current secretary of state and the Democratic hopeful. There is quite a … Continue reading

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Branstad To Create A New Job

Terry! According to the Terry Branstad method of accounting for jobs he will be happy to know that when he loses his next year it will not count against him. Plus when the Democrat takes his place, that will count … Continue reading

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