Category Archives: Calls to Action

Iraq Forum in the QC

Posted on June 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iraq Forum in the QC By Sam Garchik Alta has sent out on an invite to an Iraq War Forum that is being held at the home of Anne Corbi in Davenport. This event is TONIGHT, and begins at 7:00 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on June 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik First off, the Democracy for America voting continues. As of 6:00 PM CST on Saturday, Loebscak was in 5th, Braley hanging on in 13th. The top five candidates will advance to an instant … Continue reading →

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Three GOP State Legislators Fall in Primaries

Posted on June 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Three GOP State Legislators Fall in Primaries By Sam Garchik Mainstream Iowan pointed me to this article in the Register. How interesting! The GOP lost three incumbent Iowa State Senators in the primaries to conservative challengers. Maggie Tinsman (a pro-choice … Continue reading →

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Help Loebsack or Braley Get DFA Dollars

Posted on June 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Help Loebsack Get DFA Dollars By Sam Garchik DFA Selects Dave Loebsack and Bruce Braley for Online Voting Contest! The Democracy for America (DFA) Political Action Committee has chosen Dave Loebsack and Bruce Braley to participate in an online … Continue reading →

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Your Good Work and The Primary

Posted on June 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Your Good Work and The Primary By Sam Garchik Two important updates, in order of least to most: 1. Boswell has received over $14,000 through Boxer's letter. 2. KXIC is going to air two Air America shows! On May 16th, I … Continue reading →

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Today is Election Day

Posted on June 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Today is Election Day By Sam Garchik Don't forget to vote today. Candidates for for Iowa Fovernor, U.S. Congress, Iowa House, other state offices and local county boards will be chosen. Blog for Iowa will have an update later … Continue reading →

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Boswell’s Millions (Not Quite Yet, But Almost)

Posted on June 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Boswell's Millions (Not Quite Yet, But Almost) By Sam Garchik How powerful is Barbara Boxer? Her PAC For a Change, sent out an email today asking people to give Leonard Boswell some money. After one day, he's got almost $6,000 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party?

Posted on June 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party? By Sam Garchik In another chapter of “What the Heck is Going On?” Democratic State Senator Matt McCoy (Des Moines, 31) is facing a challenge from a more conservative Democrat, Gary Randa. … Continue reading →

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Head Start Is Dear To My Heart

Posted on May 31, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Head Start Is Dear To My Heart by Caroline VernonThis is an issue very close to my heart. All four of my children participated in Head Start. My oldest daughter is 26 and my youngest son is 10, so that … Continue reading →

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Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday

Posted on May 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday by Sam Garchik I would be a sad progressive blogger if I didn't mention that Saturday is the last day to register for the Democratic Primary. According to the Register, … Continue reading →