Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

Bernie Comes Through

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Thank you, Bernie Sanders and all of the Bernie supporters for the passion and commitment you have brought to the Democratic party.  It is a great, historic day for Democrats and a great day for the country.  

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Some Need Counseling After Listening to Trump Speech

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Trish Nelson

fallonforum.com Dear Friends, So, I’m watching Trump’s convention speech yesterday (bad idea) on my laptop over lunch (an even worse idea) when, halfway through, I find myself searching on my phone for information on how to become an Irish citizen. Then I find myself … Continue reading →

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Grassley Challenger Patty Judge Within Striking Distance

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Patty Judge joined fellow Democrats Rep. Dave Loebsack and  Monica Vernon on the campaign trail Sunday in Johnson County. “When I entered the race, conventional wisdom was that we could not ever defeat Chuck Grassley, that he is everyone’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Let America Be America Again

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Dave Bradley

As Republicans repeated the dog whistle phrase “Make America great again” lines from what is Langston Hughes’ most famous poem just kept rolling through my mind: “(America never was America to me.)” When Scott Baio used the phrase “Let’s make … Continue reading →

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Patty Judge: Winning With Ideas

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Ed. note – couldn’t load pic we had so we will go with this picture From Sara Sedlacek’s facebook post: Had a great breakfast with my old boss, Patty Judge, this morning! I am so thrilled she came to West … Continue reading →

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The Amoral Party And Their Display Of Hate

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Watching the Hillary Hate Fest that is being blasted across our country under the guise of the convention of a major political party. Most folks I have talked to this week have never seen the likes of this. What used … Continue reading →

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When Did Iowa Join The Confederacy?

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Based on Steve King’s prominent display of the confederate flag on his desk and his statements on racial equality, Iowans must wonder if they have been deceived by historians and geographists for decades. Maybe we really are part of the … Continue reading →

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Kaufmann: “Walker Administration a ‘Model’ of What One-Party Control Should Look Like”

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Trish Nelson

We don’t typically like to fear-monger, but if you are worried about Iowa becoming Wisconsin, it would seem that your concern is well-founded, because that is exactly what the Iowa Republicans have in mind. Please think about ways you can … Continue reading →

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Rep. David Young Votes Against LGBT Protections

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Republican David Young switched his vote at the last minute on an amendment that would have prevented federal contractors from getting government work if they discriminate against members of the LGBT community. The amendment was about to pass by … Continue reading →

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Grassley #Doyourjob Rallies At Six Locations In Iowa

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO:  Rallies on Tuesday, July 19 – the 125th day of obstruction for Merrick Garland, longer than any Supreme Court nominee in U.S. history. 6 locations, some details still to be confirmed: WHERE: … Continue reading →

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