Category Archives: 2020 election campaign

Chris Brase Runs For Senate Again In SD46

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Dave Bradley

(The following quote is from the https://www.cbraseforiowasenate.com/ web page) “MOVING FORWARD Iowa is capable of so much more and that’s why I’ve decided to run again for Iowa State Senate. We can be leaders in education, rebuild and improve our infrastructure … Continue reading →

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I Am Ready To Scream!

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Dave Bradley

From day 1 of the pandemic it has been more than abundantly clear that the Republican Party as a whole had no plans to do anything really substantial to stop the spread of the disease. They followed the lead of … Continue reading →

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AARP Poll Shows Ernst Underwater With Older Iowans

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Just in from the Theresa Greenfield Campaign: Hi all, today AARP released a new poll from Selzer & Company that shows that among Iowans aged 50 and up, Senator Joni Ernst’s net approval is underwater, 42-53 — more than 20 … Continue reading →

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Simple And Easy Change Or Voter Suppression?

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Paul Deaton

As chair of the Iowa House State Government Committee, Representative Bobby Kaufmann was quick to get out into the newspapers in his district to explain the last minute dealings regarding voting process as the second session of the 88th Iowa … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich – The Rich Get Much, Much Richer

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Robert Reich once again puts the current economic situation in plain language. (13 minutes) The current economic situation, especially the inequalities between workers and shareholders in a normal year would be a central issue in a presidential election. Our current … Continue reading →

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Tom Courtney Is Running Again!

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Dave Bradley

And now we move down to the lower levels of the election. At this level legislative action directly affects your life as they pass legislation that directly affects your taxes, whether you can return soda containers and other things like … Continue reading →

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Leadership

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Biden address on the economy. (31.5 minutes) As you listen to Joe Biden’s address in Dunmore, Pennsylvania from Thursday the differences between Biden and his opponent are stark. The very first thing that is hugely obvious is that Biden cares. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Summer Pandemic Politics

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Independence Day is over! Time to get rolling on the fall campaign to elect Democrats! Not so fast… The 2020 general election cycle has been like no other. Iowa didn’t stand a chance of influencing the national debate after the … Continue reading →

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Flipping The Iowa House Is A Team Sport

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Paul Deaton

After winning the June 2 primary election in Iowa House District 85, Christina Bohannan got straight to work raising campaign funds. Not for herself, but for other house candidates who might use the help. She kicked off a fundraising campaign … Continue reading →

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The Rita Review – July 2020 Edition

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Welcome to the July edition of The Rita Review! June was as busy as ever as we balanced working on the farm and the campaign! And with just 4 MONTHS until Election Day, it’s only going to be busier from … Continue reading →

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