Category Archives: Candidates

Immigration: The Non-issue in the Iowa Midterms

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Immigration: The Non-issue in the Iowa Midterms by Paul Deaton “Crimes should be prosecuted, but living in peace with our neighbors is no crime.“ Whether undocumented immigrants living in Iowa are an issue in the 2010 midterms is an open … Continue reading →

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Corporations Don’t Die

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Corporations Don't Die by David BradleyLast week my wife’s favorite aunt died. She had lived a full and productive 91 years only to be done in by Alzheimer’s disease. While not an activist she was a supporter of Democrats. Her … Continue reading →

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Campbell Challenges King to Debate in Iowa's 5th District

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa's Summer Political Campaign has Begun

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Summer Political Campaign has Begun by Paul Deaton “The calls were reasonably well received, and for the most part, voters we talked to expect to be with us in November. They have lives to live and in June are … Continue reading →

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Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention by Paul Deaton “In a state representative race, an Iowan has the chance to meet and get to know his/her candidate personally. Winning coalitions are built by candidates at the front doors … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Primaries Defined the Field

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Primaries Defined the Field by Paul Deaton “We have worked too hard to get where we are to go back.”While party officials and delegates attend the Democratic convention in Des Moines today, the 2010 midterm election is shaping up … Continue reading →

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A Foreign Affairs Wish List for Progressive Iowans

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Foreign Affairs Wish List for Progressive Iowans by Paul DeatonWith the primary elections completed this week, Roxanne Conlin will face Chuck Grassley in this fall’s election for United States Senate. Neither candidate has staked out substantial positions in foreign … Continue reading →

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Convention Report from Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Roxanne Conlin is Emerging as the Choice for Iowans

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit by Paul Deaton “It is easy to harp about the size of government and deficit spending. It is easy to say we are “taxed enough already.” What is harder is for congressmen and … Continue reading →

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