Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Election 2014: Democrats Have Clear Policy Positions – Republicans Obstruct And Have No Ideas

Posted on November 2, 2014 by bfiaralphscharnau

Thinking About the 2014 Elections by Ralph Scharnau Midterm elections draw fewer voters than presidential elections. This year’s midterm elections promise a turnout of 40 percent, the highest since 1982, reflecting sharp differences on issues and unprecedented campaign spending. The … Continue reading →

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New Iowa GOP Dirty Trick

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Rumor has it that GOP canvassers Saturday were knocking on Democrats doors and telling them that they could vote online this election. My guess is that this was in Lieu of turning in an absentee ballot or showing up at … Continue reading →

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Labor-to-Labor Walks and Calls

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

BURLINGTON November 1: GOTV noon to 3 pm. 16452 Hwy 34 West Burlington 309-738-3196 CEDAR RAPIDS November 1: GOTV – 9 am to noon; noon to 3 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm. 1211 Wiley Blvd SW Cedar Rapids. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Iowa Become Another Wisconsin

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a short post to remind folks that despite all the press and publicity that the Braley race is getting, there are many lower on the ballot races that really need your votes. During the last session of the legislature, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Send Obama Some Help!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Some of you may remember an approaching election day six years ago. Most Americans were in some state of trauma from an economic meltdown that only an elite group of global players had anything to do with. But on the … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Building Bridges

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Trish Nelson
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Maddow Compares Joni Ernst To Failed Candidate Sharon Engle

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Maddow: “You just can’t have candidates threatening to use guns to mount an armed revolt of the government if they don’t get what they want from the political system.” Enter Joni Ernst and her “beautiful little Smith & Wesson.”   … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Says Joni Ernst Has Disqualified Herself

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

politicususa.com/2014/10/29/hillary-clinton In Iowa today, Hillary Clinton claimed that Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst has disqualified herself from office by refusing to answer questions. “I have concluded that Iowans take politics really seriously,” Clinton said. “You test your candidates, you actually … Continue reading →

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Hatch-Vernon Campaign Launches #IowasFreshStart Tour

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Check out the Fresh Start Tour schedule.  Today’s stops:  Mason City, Algona, Ft. Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Waverly.  #IowasFreshStart

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Confirm Where To Vote Early For Climate Change Action

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson
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