Category Archives: Bruce Braley

Loebsack’s Going to DC, and Other Dem Victories

Loebsack's Going to DC (and other dem victories) By Sam Garchik Dave Loebsack ran a great, dignified campaign against a tough opponent, and did what no other challenger could do in 30 years. He beat Jim Leach. Way to go … Continue reading

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New Video On Loebsack

New Video On Loebsack   By Sam Garchik   Dave Bradley made this video, but more are available at youtube.   Also, I saw Dave's first TV ad. This race is looking tight.   Also, Zogby has Braley up by … Continue reading

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Beware the Whalen Phonies

Actors in New Whalen Ad Are as Phony As Charges Leveled By Jeff Giertz  Waterloo, Iowa– Today the campaign of First District Democrat Bruce Braley released the following statement in response to another false attack ad from Bush-Republican CEO Mike … Continue reading

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Braley Attacked by Enron Lobbyist

Braley Attacked by Enron Lobbyist By Rapid Reponse A well connected Enron lobbyist has entered the First District Congressional race funding negative campaign ads against Bruce Braley.  Sue Walden, a former lobbyist for Enron, is listed in IRS documents as … Continue reading

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Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

  Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry By Caroline VernonI can’t tell you how excited I was to finally be able to attend a Harkin Steak Fry. For the past two years, since I became … Continue reading

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A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words By Jeff Giertz, Braley for Congress As of Thursday night, Whalen still had 0 issues, and 1 mean friend. Thanks to Braley's campaign for pointing this our way.  Either Mike Whalen realizes that … Continue reading

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Iowa Blog Roundup (and other things also)

   Iowa Blog Roundup (and other things also) By Sam Garchik It's been a very hectic week with the convention and all, but I wanted to bring you up to speed on a bunch of different issues and happenings. Courtesy … Continue reading

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik I'm headed to the state convention on Saturday, so here's an early taste of what's going on this week: Firs off: The Iraq War Issue is Being Debated Today! You can send a letter to … Continue reading

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Iowa Blog Roundup

  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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Help Loebsack or Braley Get DFA Dollars

  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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