Category Archives: Branstad

Privatizing Education: Not Good

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I came across this video by David Sirota discussing the how and why of privatizing our education system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LJzEuodZw The Iowa legislature recently passed some education reform measures that were proposed in the most part by Gov. Branstad. Branstad is … Continue reading →

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Republicans Lie? Surprise!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  In a survey released Wednesday, Politifact noted that Republicans lie 3 times more than Democrats. This is based on a study of statements only since the beginning of Obama’s second term. Although I did not see this noted, I would … Continue reading →

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Major Fleets Converting To Natural Gas

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  When we look behind the curtain of bad policies that remain stuck in place by Republican obstruction you will see that companies are gearing up for the future despite what policies are in place. For them, to be behind the … Continue reading →

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Does Branstad Want To Kill Medicaid?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Over the weekend I was giving some thought to how the Republicans have once more maneuvered Democrats into a situation where all but one option are pretty bad – should Democrats compromise to any meaningful degree on the Medicaid bill … Continue reading →

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A Reminder In Dallas

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In case you had forgotten what the real source of our current mess is a huge reminder was opened in Dallas Thursday morning. Dedicated to the worst presidency overall in America’s history, a presidency that failed not just on one or … Continue reading →

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Grassley: Dead Kids, NO! Dead Presidents, YES!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

That is the message I take away from Grassley’s vote against very weak tea gun control legislation Wednesday. I can almost hear him thinking “Let’s see which side can pony up the big bucks for my vote.” And now Grassley is … Continue reading →

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What If Branstad’s Family Needed Medicaid?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of my long held principles is that most people do not act on a problem until it directly affects them. If you have a job that was anything like mine, that was a principle that played out nearly every … Continue reading →

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Going For The Republican Trifecta

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Only Need An Anti-Woman Law To Fill The Sheet. Sometimes between sessions, I think about making out bingo cards or race track type cards for the next session just to at least have a couple of laughs while some of … Continue reading →

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Gov. Branstad to Uninsured Iowans: You’re Cut Off

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ProgressIowa.org Contact: Matt Sinovic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (515) 423-0530 MARCH 4TH, 2013 Iowans deserve apology from Branstad for comparing denying access to health care to closing down a cash bar. DES MOINES — During a press conference this morning where … Continue reading →

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Too Poor To Shop At WalMart?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

An internal memo that a Walmart VP sent out became public a couple weeks ago. In it a vice-president of Walmart made the observation that shoppers and purchases were off to the slowest year start in over seven years. Of course … Continue reading →

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