Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Three Things – Iowa Senate Race

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Partisan politics, and the manner in which the founders set up the federal government with its bicameral legislature, yielded an inability to deal with problems much beyond our noses. The founders planned it that way. “A government of representatives, elected … Continue reading →

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Did Joni Ernst Violate Iowa Conflict Of Interest Laws?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

http://americandemocracy.org/did-joni-ernst-violate-iowa-conflict-of-interest-laws/ The American Democracy Legal Fund has filed a complaint with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller requesting his office investigate whether Joni Ernst violated Iowa conflict of interest laws while serving as Montgomery County Auditor and the county’s Chief Financial … Continue reading →

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Today Is Election Day

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Senator Tom Harkin explains why voting early helps Democrats win.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Will Speak At Johnson County Democrats Annual Fall BBQ

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI:  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) made his first appearance ever on Meet The Press earlier this month. Sanders told the truth about Citizens United and the Koch brothers.  Why after all these years did MTP  finally decide to invite the … Continue reading →

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With Ernst It Will Be Government Of The Koch Brothers

Posted on September 29, 2014 by bfiasamosborne

by Sam Osborne What did the Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst debate demonstrate? Beyond Ernst insisting it’s fine for her and anyone else’s chickens to come home to roost in destruction of your garden and poop all over you doorstep, … Continue reading →

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Braley – Ernst Debate At 5PM Today

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a reminder that the first of 3 debates between senate candidates Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst will take place this afternoon from Simpson College in Indianola. There seems to be no statewide coverage of this event. However, there are … Continue reading →

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Keep Those Letters Coming

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Dave Bradley

We are getting down to crunch time for the 2014 election. Actual election day is about 35 days away. But as most of you know the election in Iowa started last Thursday. Everyday from here forward Iowans will be sitting … Continue reading →

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Steve King You’re No Jim Mowrer

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Does anyone think that Steve King has ever entertained the most fleeting thought of “bringing the spirit of service above self?” Or thanking anyone other than corporate donors for “lifting up” his campaign? Good citizens of Iowa’s 4th District, you, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Early Vote Kickoff Events Today

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

More and more Iowans are voting early every election because it is the simplest and easiest way to make your voice heard. Iowans can vote early in person from September 25 to November 3, or they can vote by mail … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Overcomes DC Gridlock To Benefit Iowans

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Loebsackforcongress Dave Loebsack has been able to overcome the Washington gridlock and advance many of his priorities that will benefit the people of Iowa. Below is a list of the many achievements that the Congressman has had during this 113th … Continue reading →

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