Category Archives: Branstad

Weekend Hodge-Podge

They Need A Horse Race! One thing you have to remember going into the silly political ad season is that this is the time of year that make TV stations and networks and those corporations that own them rich. No … Continue reading

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Weekend Hodge-Podge

One of the most interesting hypocritical aspects of the Republican (or Tea Party) is their stance on “pro-life.” They want to force women to give birth no matter the circumstances. Yet when it comes to things that sustain life like … Continue reading

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A Fresh Start For Iowa? Yes!

The commercial that kicks off the Jack Hatch campaign for governor is refreshing in an era of the average run of the mill campaign ad of today. Most stretch the truth beyond recognition. Senator Hatch’s ad is simple and straight … Continue reading

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Let’s Back Jack

The way I figure it, Terry Branstad is taking his pension for being governor, so he owes it to get the hell out of the governor’s office and retire. He can’t seem to figure out that when he gets a … Continue reading

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New Report: Gov. Branstad Raised Nearly $800,000 In Campaign Cash From Political Appointees‏

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 21st Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530, matt@progressiowa.org 1 out of 6 Branstad Political Appointees Donated To His Campaign Des Moines — Progress Iowa and the Iowa Accountability Project today released a new report showing Governor … Continue reading

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I am Tired Of Terry

Weekly Hodgepodge I am Tired of Terry. I am tired of his lies about jobs. I am tired of his skirmishes with ethics. Seems like this is a never ending problem. I am tired of his nepotism. I am tired … Continue reading

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Why Is Branstad’s Scandal Strategy Identical To Chris Christie’s?

It’s probably an ALEC template.

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Sen. Hogg: Branstad Scandal Update

Video about 8 minutes long.  4/23/14

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Iowa Governor’s Race Now A Statistical Tie Due To Branstad Scandals

Ed Fallon is continuing to broadcast his radio show the Fallon Forum while on the Great March for Climate Action. Popular wisdom has it that Governor Branstad’s armor is so thick it can’t be damaged by one lousy scandal. But … Continue reading

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Can’t We Just Say The Branstad Administration Is Corrupt?

It’s not mismanagement. It’s not incompetence.  It’s corruption.  Iowans need to wise up about Governor Branstad. Listen to Senator Hogg explain how things are. “Why is the Assistant Director of the Iowa law Enforcement Academy, Mike Quinn, who has committed … Continue reading

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