Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

Democrats Continue To Run On Issues

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Dave Bradley

As Republicans across the country and across Iowa run on fear and hate, Democrats continue to run on actual issues. This is often overlooked by the corporate media. Donald Trump himself has so confused things that he has decided to … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama Responds To Trump’s Misogyny

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Dave Bradley

In case you missed this, Michelle Obama gives a great speech in Manchester, New Hampshire Thursday. While Trump’s name is not mentioned, it is fairly clear who she is speaking of. Be warned this is a powerful speech that had … Continue reading →

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Aghast As Iowa Republicans Double Down On Trump

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Most people have a mother, sister, daughter, aunt or grandmother. Most of those same people would not want those relatives to be molested by any man no matter what that man’s stature was. Whether the victim is a relative or … Continue reading →

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Branstad Adopts Trump Tactics, Blames Democrats For His Behavior

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Trish Nelson

This  week I came across a story,  Law Enforcement: Lack of Resources for Mental Health in Iowa a Major Problem. In this story, Governor Branstad blamed Democrats for the closing of two MHIs and was quoted as saying, ” The … Continue reading →

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Grassley’s Off-The-Wall Comment About Trump And Sainthood Could Help Judge

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Iowa’s senior senator attempted to minimize Trump’s lewd comments with this absurd remark.  Will he be held accountable in this election for his steadfast support of Donald Trump?   You don’t have to wait until election day to vote in Iowa.  … Continue reading →

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How Things Got This Crazy: The Republican Long-Term Strategy Gone Wrong

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Trish Nelson

It is time once again to revisit the Lewis Powell Memo, the founding document of the GOP’s 45 year old strategy to save capitalism.  We think you will be shocked and horrified by what this memorandum contains, as we were.  … Continue reading →

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Republican Strategist Who Once Tried To Put Sarah Palin In The White House Eloquently Declares Trump Unfit

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Here is the text. When asked on Meet the Press what he expected to see on Sunday night’s presidential debate, former campaign manger for John McCain and currently a Republican strategist, said this: “Someone who has no idea what he’s … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Vote For Monica Vernon For Congress

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Trish Nelson

 

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Grassley Should Put Country Before Party And Unendorse Trump

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Trish Nelson

    Grassley’s DC office Phone: 202-224-3744 Fax: 202-224-6020 Grassley’s Des Moines office Phone: 515-288-1145 Fax: 515-288-5097 Grassley’s Cedar Rapids office Phone: 319-363-6832 Fax: 319-363-7179 Grassley’s Davenport office Phone: 563-322-4331 Fax: 563-322-8552 Grassley’s Sioux City office Phone: 712-233-1860 Fax: 712-233-1634 … Continue reading →

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Cecile Richards Event In Iowa City Draws Supporters And Protesters

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Trish Nelson

2016 is the 100th anniversary of Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has its roots in Brooklyn, New York, where Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S. in 1916. In 1921, Sanger founded the … Continue reading →

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