Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

What’s The Matter With Wisconsin?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

talkingpointsmemo.com/ An armed militia group in Wisconsin plans to confront people who signed the petition to recall Gov. Scott Walker (R) at the polls on Nov. 4. The “Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia” will check the names of those on the … Continue reading →

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Hatch Closing In On Branstad

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Jack Hatch is gaining on Branstad. New polling by Rasmussen who many consider Republican-leaning has the race at 46% for Branstad to 40% for Hatch.  Hatch has significantly narrowed Branstad’s August lead of 52% – 35%.  A 17-point lead … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Upcoming Events Around Iowa

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  Iowa AFL-CIO September 22: Clive:  Reception with Dave Loebsack 6 PM.   Clive. IA. RSVP 319-804-9218 or nick@loebsackforcongress.org. September 22: Clinton Labor Walk 5 PM. 309-738-3196 224 22nd Place, Clinton, Iowa September 24: Mason City Labor Walk. 9 am, Mason … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got A Thousand Million Questions

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A line from that Moody Blues song “Question” – “I’ve got a thousand million questions About hate and death and war.” And budgets and the wealth gap and the environment and health care and education and … well many more. … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest? It’s Time!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Muscatine County Democrats will be hosting their 10th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at the Strawberry Bed and Breakfast next Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 5 PM. Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast is located at 3402 Tipton Road in Muscatine. This … Continue reading →

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Medicare Still Working

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I am here to report that Medicare is still in full fettle. This month I joined up. What a feeling. I feel like I have just moved into a grand home with few worries. No more wondering if the landlord … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Last Steak Fry Speech

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Not sure if I’m entirely ready for Hillary and she is apparently not sure she’s ready either, but she did give a very good speech. Hillary part 1 Hillary part 2 Hillary part 3    

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U.S. Congress Third District Debate Appel v. Young

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Staci Appel (D-Des Moines) and David Young (R-Van Meter) Thursday, September 11, Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Rep. Loebsack At Harkin Steak Fry: What Democrats Fight For

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa had a great day yesterday at the Last Harkin Steak Fry.   Congressman Loebsack (D-02) delivered an especially energizing, upbeat message that fired up the crowd.  Check back for more highlights from yesterday’s historic event.

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Energy Transfer Partner’s Alarming Pipe Dreams For Iowa

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

contributed by Garry Klein On July 9, the Des Moines Register reported that a Texas-based, Fortune 500 company, Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), is planning to build a crude oil pipeline that would deliver a minimum of 320,000 barrels of oil … Continue reading →

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