Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Will Dems Lay Down For Branstad?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Here is my main takeaway from Tuesday’s elections: When Democrats fight, they win; when Democrats abandon their candidate, they lose. The difference between Virginia and New Jersey is a fighting Democratic Party. The difference between Chris Christie, re-elected Governor of … Continue reading →

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Krause Criticizes Findley Appointment

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Bob Krause is exploring a run for governor of Iowa. I am not endorsing him or any other candidate as yet. I present this as a fine example of the arrogance with which Branstad has treated the people of Iowa, … Continue reading →

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Iowa's First District Democratic Primary Race

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(AUTHOR’S NOTE: Since I live in the second district, I won’t be writing a lot about this race, but felt it important to acknowledge what’s going on in the first district. My views do not represent those of our beloved … Continue reading →

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Keep Dreaming Mitch McConnell

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s note: Here is a shameless fundraising plug from our friends at Democracy for America. Thanks to you and all of us DFA, Senator Mitch McConnell had a very bad week. After we released polling showing McConnell losing his bid … Continue reading →

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RAGBRAI and Iowa Politics

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Trish Nelson, regular editor of Blog for Iowa, posted this photo on the Internet, reminding us that there is a world outside the confines of what Al Gore described as “the worldwide digital communications, Internet, and computer revolutions (which) have … Continue reading →

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1st District Congressional Candidate Forum To Be Held In Waterloo

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A note from Iowa AFL-CIO Americans for Democratic Action to Host Candidate Forum in Waterloo Who: Americans for Democratic Action What: Candidate Forum for U.S House of Representatives with Pat Murphy Where: 220 E 4th St, Waterloo Iowa When: Thursday … Continue reading →

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Iraq War Veteran To Challenge Steve King

Posted on July 2, 2013 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Tim Nelson] Boone Native Jim Mowrer Enters 4th District Race Boone Native and Democrat Jim Mowrer, has made the decision to run for IA’s 4th Congressional District. Mowrer grew up on a Farm in Boone when his country called … Continue reading →

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Working For Food Stamps?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

If Republicans can force people to work for food stamps why can’t we just create jobs for those in poverty? We did that once before and it worked well. There is plenty of work that needs to be done and would … Continue reading →

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Republicans: The Bullies From Middle School

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Deja vu is a term we all have heard. It means you feel you are experiencing something that you have experienced before. However, putting your finger on just where and just when is sometimes really hard. With a little luck, … Continue reading →

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Privatizing Education: Not Good

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I came across this video by David Sirota discussing the how and why of privatizing our education system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LJzEuodZw The Iowa legislature recently passed some education reform measures that were proposed in the most part by Gov. Branstad. Branstad is … Continue reading →

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