Category Archives: Barack Obama

Who Is Scaring The Bejezus Out Of Republicans?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Who said this? “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”  Thomas Edison in 1931 to … Continue reading →

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The Iowa Democratic Caucuses from the Grassroots

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

This whole season of politics has been a non-event where I live. It’s true, regardless of how people are registered to vote. There are too many other things to do in life than to think about politics a year before … Continue reading →

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Cheerleading for Obama

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It’s homecoming weekend at the University of Iowa, so let’s talk football! Some on the left say those who support President Obama  are  “cheerleading.”  Not that there’s anything wrong with that!   There is a vague sense I get that … Continue reading →

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There is Hope in Iowa

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

It was a chilly 58 degrees as the University Democrats met for an ice cream social in Iowa City Park on Friday. A good sized group of citizens and students turned out to hear Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky … Continue reading →

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Incompetence And 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dave Bradley

This week I will forego the normal Sunday Funday post. The anniversary of the only attack on the American mainland seems hardly the time for game playing. Things will be back to normal next week. There is an aspect to … Continue reading →

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Why We Must Send A Progressive Army To Washington In 2012

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Progressive blog readers:  Staying  home in 2012 is NOT AN OPTION.    If we had shown up in force in 2010 we would not be in the current situation.   It is time to put personal disappointments aside and get to work  … Continue reading →

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Talking Heads Are Ruining America

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The national conversation desperately needs some original thoughts right now.  Day in and day out, the media feed us the same tired, irrelevant, political sports coverage –  who is winning, how did they do today, making predictions,  keeping score, spinning … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaking In Michigan

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I just caught the last part of President Obama’s speech where he hammers congress (doesn’t say Republicans but we know who he’s talking about) for not doing their job. Pundits are saying he’s fiery..  (well, he did tell Cantor if … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, President Obama From Johnson County, Iowa

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Johnson County Democrats and OFA-Iowa celebrated the 50th birthday of President Obama Sunday at City Park in Iowa City.  Burgers, brats and birthday cake were on the menu and the crowd was sizable enough to both fill shelter #6 … Continue reading →

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Obama and the Work Ahead

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Obama and the Work Ahead by Paul Deaton I’m in, and will be supporting the Obama-Biden ticket in 2012, unequivocally. No surprise there. Likewise, I will be supporting Democrats up and down the ticket. When an elected official gets closer … Continue reading →

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