Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

Framing The Caucuses – Republican-style

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

I re-read Jennifer Jacobs’ 50 most wanted Democrats article twice and have to say I disagree with her framing. In the first place, the Republican caucuses are a place where only registered Republicans who show up get to vote, not … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America Still Drafting Warren For 2016

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Trish Nelson

DemocracyforAmerica.com BURLINGTON, VT — Following the release of a POLITICO editorial by Governor Howard Dean announcing his intention to support the potential presidential candidacy of Sec. Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic Party nomination, Democracy for America reiterated its decision, … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Is Ready For Hillary

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean is campaigning for Hillary Clinton.  I find two things interesting about this:  (1) Apparently, Clinton wants Howard Dean’s support. Since Dean was transformed into a radical lefty unhinged monster by the media in 2004, and has been effectively … Continue reading →

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How The Corporate Media Kills Progressive Candidates

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Trish Nelson

I’ve been involved in the media reform movement since 2004.   One thing I have been writing about lately is how the national corporate media make up narratives and frames to control how we think about candidates and issues.  For example, … Continue reading →

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Symposium On Wealth Disparity In America

Posted on November 20, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

Yours truly will speak on the role of unions in decreasing inequality at this forum: November 22nd, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Augustana College: If you are in the Quad Cities Saturday, join us for this event: “Symposium on … Continue reading →

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Election A Disaster For… Republicans?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

A Republican wrote an article on The Houston Chronicle blog about how this election was a disaster for Republicans. Here are some highlights, and there is plenty of very compelling stuff left to read if you click on the link … Continue reading →

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America Needs You, Harry Truman

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to look to the past for guidance. Take a lesson from 2014 and prepare for 2016. Harry Truman went into the 1948 election in about the worst position he could possibly be in. Republicans and Dixiecrats … Continue reading →

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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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Iowa's Brad Anderson – 2014 And Beyond

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The U.S. Congressman from Iowa’s Fourth District is saying wacky stuff again, this time about the Iowa Secretary of State race where Brad Anderson faces off with a former SOS in a closely watched race. In a fundraising letter, Rep. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supports Middle East Peace

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Among the groups gearing up for Iowa’s first in the nation presidential caucus is Iowans Supporting Israel (ISI). According to their web site, “Iowa has an important role in the quadrennial selection of our President, we also have the responsibility … Continue reading →

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