Category Archives: Candidates

John Drury: A Message of Thanks

Posted on July 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

John Drury: A Message of Thanks Dear Democracy for Iowa Democrats: Thank you for all the continuing support and encouragement you have given our campaign.  And today, thank you for all you did encouraging Democracy for America to name us … Continue reading →

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Iowa Gets First Dean Dozen Candidate: John Drury, Democratic Candidate, Iowa Senate, District 6

Posted on July 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Gets First Dean Dozen Candidate: John Drury, Democratic Candidate Iowa Senate, District 6 John Drury Counties: Winnebago, Worth, Hancock, Franklin, and part of Cerro Gordo  Democracy for Iowa is thrilled to announce that one of our own candidates, John … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening: Art Small for Senate Campaign Headquarters -July 16th

Posted on July 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

  You Are Invited To the GRAND OPENING of the Art Small for U.S. Senate Campaign Headquarters! Located in the OLD CAPITOL MALL in beautiful downtown Iowa City Find us on the 2nd floor next to the Johnson County Democrats … Continue reading →

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Meet Kevin Powell, Democratic Candidate for Clayton County Auditor

Posted on July 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Meet Kevin Powell Democratic Candidate Clayton County Auditor Kevin Powell with baby Celia and dog Ginger Hello fellow DFIAers, I'm Kevin Powell from Strawberry Point in northeastern Iowa and I'm running for Clayton County Auditor. Y'know, before this election cycle, … Continue reading →

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Add A Penny For DFIA

Posted on July 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Add A Penny For DFIA July 15 is the cutoff for the upcoming state candidates campaign disclosure report. In the grand tradition of Deaniacs all over the world, Democracy for Iowa is asking you to add a penny to your … Continue reading →

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You Are Invited! Wayne Sawtelle Birthday Celebration: Sunday, July 11

Posted on July 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

You Are Invited! Wayne Sawtelle Birthday Celebration Sunday, July 11

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A Letter To DFIA from Andrew Smith, Democratic Candidate for Iowa House District 40

Posted on July 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman
A Letter To DFIA from Andrew Smith
Democratic Candidate
Iowa House District 40


Gov. Howard Dean (left) with Andrew Smith in Iowa


Today, Iowa is in serious trouble on many fronts. There is a crisis of poverty. There is a crisis of drug abuse. There is a crisis in education. There are too few resources going to our police and firefighters, and our young people feel alienated from politics. Most of all there is uncertainty for the future.  We have some real serious problems ahead of us. But no matter what problems we face, I truly believe we can fix them, but we must never give up, or lose hope.

I'm am running for the Iowa House because it is now unmistakably clear that we can only change the disastrous and divisive policies being pushed at the Iowa Capitol only by changing the men and women who are now making them.

Andrew Smith
Democratic Candidate for Iowa House District 40


Dear DFIA Members,

Howard Dean changed my life. I first heard him speak in 2002 at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner.  I was immediately taken by his honesty, his compassionate spirit, and his courage to speak his mind.  He obviously was not your typical politician.  He was one of us, and you could see it in his heart and soul.

Unfortunately, that may have been Dean's downfall because in today's world of plastic politics, candidates are not allowed to be “human” and to show real emotion and passion when under the constant microscope of the media.  

In 2002, I was angry and frustrated with my party. No Democrat was standing up to the Republicans or for what I believed in. I watched our civil liberties and cherished rights get trampled on. Civil rights were being tossed aside which had been forged with the blood of countless Americans… rights that were fundamental to our cherished Democracy. Yet despite the cries from many at the time, they fell on deaf ears. Few of our Democratic leaders stood up to question or challenge the appalling decisions that were being made and proposed by the Bush Administration; decisions which would damage the future of our public schools, our long-term foreign policy, and our economic stability. It was a tough time for those who stood for principle and progressive ideas… but then out of the darkness came Howard Dean.

Dean said, in a no-nonsense Harry Truman sort of way, what I was thinking. He gave me and millions of others a voice.  He made it ok once again to challenge Bush and his policies, and with real backbone, exemplified the spirit of a true patriot. </span Continue reading →

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Andrew Smith: Traer Democrat Determined To Beat Republican Incumbent

Posted on July 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Andrew Smith: Traer Democrat Determined To Beat Republican Incumbent This energetic young man caucused for Dean! Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier TRAER — Andrew Smith always knew he would run for public office. He just didn't know it would be this soon. … Continue reading →

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If You Like Howard Dean, You’ll LOVE Art Small, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate

Posted on July 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

If You Like Howard Dean, You'll LOVE Art Small, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Common-sense Progressive Art Small Battles Democratic “Can't Do” Spirit If you didn't get the chance to read Art Small's captivating and humorous speech from the State … Continue reading →

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Art Small: Think Big – Vote Small

Posted on June 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman
Art Small: Think Big – Vote Small

Remarks by Arthur Small Jr.
Candidate for Senate
Democratic State Convention
Des Moines, IA
June 26, 2004

A delightful read!


That was an impressive group of Congressional candidates.  I am proud to be running on the ticket with them.

Bill Gluba mentioned that Nussle refers to himself as the “architect” of economic policy.  Charles Grassley calls himself the “architect” of the recently passed Medicare bill.  I don’t know about you, but if I hired an architect and he built things that always leaned strongly to the right, I would get myself a new architect.


Ok.  Six minutes.

My kids say I better talk fast.

And I don’t want to tell you things you know or can easily find out.


That is why we put together the newspaper that has been handed out to you.  It lays out my background and my positions on the issues.  [See some of the humorous excerpts here.]


You can see on the front page what is going to happen in November, “Democrats Sweep Elections;” Art Small Trounces Grassley.” 

I am perhaps the only candidate for the U.S. Senate who has this ability to see into the future.  We can make that happen. Continue reading →

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