Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Congratulations Congress Member Loebsack

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Welcome Aboard Congress Member Finkenauer And Congress Member Axne   Tremendous Try, Mr. Scholten! As for our old and new members of congress, let me be the millionth to remind you of the little chore in front of you – … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: 100 Years Ago Today Edition

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Peace came to Europe 100 years ago today. As you read this there are probably some commemorations going on near the graves of those who died in the conflict. … Continue reading →

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EXIT POLL: Iowa voters support progressive policies

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Dave Bradley

{editor’s note: this poll suggests that despite the loss at legislative and the governor’s level, Iowans generally support progressive values.} Matt Sinovic <matt@progressiowa.org> EXIT POLL: Iowa voters support progressive policies  Des Moines, Iowa — New exit polling released today shows … Continue reading →

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Job #1 Should Be Election Integrity

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Dave Bradley

While this video is eight years old, many such machines are still used in elections: https://youtu.be/3Sh20tzRb94 Beyond ironic that the man we sent to Paris to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One – the war … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Loss: Fred Hubbell Is A Class Act

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Thoughts on the Governor’s race from Kevin McCarthy,  former state rep., Iowa house majority and minority leader, political director at Hubbell for Governor.  Posted with permission. It was a Record setting night in Polk County (thanks to many, many good people…the … Continue reading →

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Mueller Protection Rapid Response Rallies In Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, Indianola, Iowa City, Red Oak

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Urgent Action Alert From MoveOn.org/TrumpIsNotAboveTheLaw Nobody is Above the Law Rallys Thursday Donald Trump just crossed a red line, violating the independence of the investigation pursuing criminal charges in the Trump-Russia scandal and cover-up. Trump putting himself above the law is … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower: Republicans Have Made It Harder To Vote

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Trish Nelson

At the time of posting, the mid-term election returns are not yet in.  Here is an excerpt from an article from The Hightower Lowdown.  “Election meddling was rampant in 2016, and his [Trump’s] campaign’s blatant collusion in it corrupted America’s … Continue reading →

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Get Off Of The Internet And Go Vote!

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Iowa has Election Day registration. You will need a photo ID and proof of residency.  For more info. about voting go to IowaSOS.gov. Click here to find your polling location. Click here to find your county auditor.

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How You Can Help J.D. Scholten Defeat Steve King Today

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Urgent action requested from the J.D. Scholten campaign If we want to win this race, if we want to replace a Congressman that continually embarrasses us with one that we can be proud of, we need your help. We don’t … Continue reading →

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Republican Proposal To Ration Health Care

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Trish Nelson

from the Iowa Senate Democrats –  In the final days of the 2018 campaign, a Northwest Iowa State Senator may have mistakenly released the Republican Party of Iowa’s secret plan to “fix” the Medicaid privatization mess. During a forum last … Continue reading →

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