Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

Krugman: Wall Street Fears Democrats

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Trish Nelson

nytimes.com/2015/10/16/opinion/democrats-republicans-and-wall-street-tycoons If Wall Street’s attitude and its political giving are any indication, financiers themselves believe that any Democrat, Mrs. Clinton very much included, would be serious about policing their industry’s excesses. And that’s why they’re doing all they can to … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago On Feb. 1st

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Just a gentle reminder of what can happen in Iowa in February. Five years ago one of our family was making a major career move that involved a cross country move. Lucky for them and the sibling that helped, the … Continue reading →

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The Big Short: A Warning

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Dave Bradley

We were finally able to take a little time to see the recently released movie “The Big Short.” As most folks already know this film follows the few people that realized early on that the national and world economy was … Continue reading →

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Steve King Tells Us What The Bottom Line Is

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Dave Bradley

From a dailykos.com story Thursday evening. Steve King lets the real driving force behind the Republican Party this year out of the bag in a way it is hard to misunderstand: “This is perfect. Better than perfect. At a Ted … Continue reading →

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TPP Open Comments End Next Wednesday

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dave Bradley

While our eyes and attention are diverted to watching and – in Iowa – participating in the 2016 presidential horse race, politicians of all stripe continue to work to pass the worst trade bill in American history. This is an … Continue reading →

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Four Democrats Take On Grassley

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Trish Nelson

There are four Iowa Democrats challenging Chuck Grassley for U.S. Senator.  Grassley and Ernst are part of  the right-wing of the Republican party, obstructing President Obama on everything, not caring whether it would benefit America and Iowa or not. For … Continue reading →

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Reagan’s Presidency

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Ran across this excerpt from The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton by William E. Luchtenberg Many folks make note that when George W. Bush was President, the government was actually run by VP Cheney. Few people knew … Continue reading →

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Hard To Believe Americans Accept This

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dave Bradley

We come to the end of another year and my biggest single take on the country is the things that Americans are now willing to accept. It is hard to believe that the generation that fought and defeated the military … Continue reading →

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Sanders Last Rally In Iowa Of 2015

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dave Bradley

This is a short (21:15) video of Sanders answering questions Thursday. I believe this was in Knoville. Full disclosure: blogforiowa is not endorsing any single candidate. We are split among us. Our family is supporting Sanders. Whatever candidate you support, … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Tells Red Oak “It Is Your Kids They Will Send To War”

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Here at Blog for Iowa, we are sort of split between Hillary and Bernie.  I am caucusing for Hillary.  But just because Hillary is my first choice doesn’t mean I have to talk trash about Bernie Sanders, and if you … Continue reading →

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