Category Archives: Branstad

Independent Poll Shows Iowans Oppose Gov. Branstad’s Orascom Deal

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 55% oppose granting Orascom another $25 million in tax credits Des Moines, Iowa — An independent poll released today by Progress Iowa and Citizens for a Healthy Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor And The Pharisees

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

When the story, “Governor tells Iowans to ‘repent’ in official proclamation for Christian revival at Capitol” crossed the BFIA inbox, I was dismissive. Governors and other political office holders proclaim a lot of stuff, and Iowans well know the peculiar … Continue reading →

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Weekend Hodge-Podge

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Dave Bradley

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?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

It’s probably an ALEC template.

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Sen. Hogg: Branstad Scandal Update

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Video about 8 minutes long.  4/23/14

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