Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

Koch Brothers Intend To To Buy Even More Republicans

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Some say the Kochs are America’s third party.  But make no mistake,  the money they plan to spend is for the purpose of electing Republicans. According to The New York Times, the Brothers are predicting the cost of buying the … Continue reading →

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Ernst Does Her Job, Attempts To Whip Up Base At Summit

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Republicans have absolutely nothing to say and this proves it. Ernst sounded about as coherent as Sarah Palin, and these were prepared remarks.  To be fair, it is tough to sound like you are saying something while saying nothing, which … Continue reading →

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Play To Win

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Last Sunday I watched the Green Bay Packers play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC berth in the Super Bowl next Sunday. Most folks who saw that game will tell you they saw one of the greatest comebacks in the … Continue reading →

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Progressives Analyze Steve King’s So-Called Freedom Summit

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa 2016 Watch: National, Local Experts To Preview Steve King’s ‘Freedom Summit’ Today Des Moines, Iowa — Today, national and local experts will preview the Freedom Summit being held on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. Potential [Republican] presidential candidates will … Continue reading →

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List Of Iowa Legislators Supporting Monica Vernon For Congress

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Monica Vernon today announced over a dozen endorsements of leaders across the state in her bid for congress in Iowa’s First Congressional District. Below is the complete list of … Continue reading →

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Sen. Sanders Writes: Fight For Our Progressive Vision

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Ed. note: I saw this entry on dailykos.com and thought this would be a great way to start the year on blogforiowa. 2015 will be a year of presidential candidates of all stripe criss-crossing Iowa prior to the caucuses in … Continue reading →

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Americans Wouldn’t Elect Another Bush…Or Would They?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Trish Nelson

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The Bush Nazi Connection

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

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Why The Draft Warren Movement Is Good For The Country

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

There has been positive media coverage of the draft Elizabeth Warren launch in Des Moines Wednesday (links below).  One question: Has anyone ever decided to run and won because of a draft movement?  That is, since Dwight D. Eisenhower… It … Continue reading →

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DFA, MoveOn Launch Iowa “Ready For Warren” Campaign Tonight

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

 What: Run Warren Run Iowa Kick-Off Meeting When: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Where: Java Joe’s, 214 4th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 RSVP Here In November, we asked Democracy for America members who they wanted to see run for … Continue reading →

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