Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Five Things Individuals Can Do Today To #STOPKavanaugh

Action alert from Indivisible. Think one week isn’t enough for an investigation of Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations? Think Brett Kavanaugh proved he can’t be an impartial arbiter on the nation’s highest court? Here are five things you need to do … Continue reading

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Democracy In Peril

Yes this is a money ask, but even if you cannot donate to this important cause, you should read this note from John Kerry.  Our Democracy has many problems, but partisan gerrymandering has to be one of the top priorities … Continue reading

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Reminder: Early Voting Starts Monday October 8th

The Iowa legislature under Republican control did all they could to limit turnout in Iowa. Among their ploys to blunt the turnout is to shorten the length of time for absentee voting. In previous years it would start 40 days … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Kavanaugh’s Problem Is Kavanaugh

  Trevor Noah recapitulates Thursday’s hearing – 12 minutes Despite his claims that all his problems are caused by someone else, Brett Kavanaugh’s problems have been mostly caused by Brett Kavanaugh. There were so many inconsistencies, lies and refusals to … Continue reading

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Judiciary Debacle Makes Me Up My Donations

Watching the debacle taking place in our nation’s capitol Thursday tells me that we must not let Republicans win this year. Not at the national level, but also at the state level where they have restricted voting and will probably … Continue reading

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Watching Grassley Lead The Ford “Hearing”

So I am writing this a couple days ahead of time. However, I can’t help but comment on Grassley’s handling of the Ford “hearing” and the whole general tone of their Kavanaugh rush through Grassley’s committee. Pretty obvious the plan … Continue reading

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Upcoming Democratic Actions and Events

From the desk of Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Friends: This is a critical time for final campaign fundraising so candidates can plan for what we can afford in the last six weeks of the campaign. Please contribute generously to my … Continue reading

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JD Scholten Interview With David Pakman At Netroots Nation 2018

JD Scholten is working hard and has a shot at defeating Steve King in IA-04.  Check out his campaign website and help if you can.

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David Brock Recalls Kavanaugh’s Days As A Right Wing Operative

Everyone should read Blinded by the Right by David Brock.

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Ramirez’s Yale Classmates Corroborate Allegation Against Kavanaugh

The Republicans would have us believe that the new sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh is a completely unsubstantiated claim. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/senate-democrats-investigate-a-new-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-from-the-supreme-court-nominee-brett-kavanaughs-college-years-deborah-ramirez A classmate of Ramirez’s, who declined to be identified because of the partisan battle over Kavanaugh’s nomination, said that … Continue reading

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