Category Archives: Candidates

The Pres Races Heat Up (On Both Sides)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Pres. Races Heat Up (On Both Sides) By Sam GarchikThis is getting strange. Barack Mania (at 17k in Springfield and counting) is rolling through Iowa. Tom Miller and Mike Fitzgerald both endorsed him, saying that the Iraq War was … Continue reading →

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ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day in Des Moines By Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) has reserved a passenger van to transport Quad City activists to Des Moines next Monday, January 29th. We will be joining other … Continue reading →

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Prairie Progressive’s 2006 Honor Roll

Posted on January 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

  Prairie Progressive's 2006 Honor Roll By Prairie Dog Viivi Shirley, mayor of Perry, serves a mostly rural population of 8,000, more than a quarter or which is Latino. Somehow the fear of immigrants has passed her by: “I don’t … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Round Up

Posted on January 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Round Up By Sam GarchikGOP leader Chris Rants is now contributing to Krusty Konservative. I await his commentary on GOP positions in Des Moines.For those thinking the ruling in Davenport outlawing traffic cameras is the final nail in … Continue reading →

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People Party vs. Money Party: Who’s Who Among the Democrats

Posted on December 6, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

People Party vs. Money Party: Who's Who Among the Democrats By David Sirota, AlterNetThe fact that our nation's politics is divided not between Democrats and Republicans but between the People Party and the Money Party is obvious to anyone who … Continue reading →

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The Great Victory – Crushing the Developing Myths

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Great Victory – crushing the developing myths This artcile is about as succinct an analysis/commentary on Tuesday's results that I've come across so far… by Glenn Greenwald The outcome of this election — even with the not-yet-fully-finalized Senate victories … Continue reading →

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Loebsack’s Going to DC, and Other Dem Victories

Posted on November 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

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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A Reminder That The GOP is Alll About Shrub

Posted on November 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

A Reminder That The GOP is Alll About Shrub By Sam Garchik This picture is on the front page of the Voter Vault, the GOPs version of the Van. I wonder if all of the Republicans know that the GOP … Continue reading →

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JOESBRAIC to be Held Next Weekend in IC

Posted on October 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

JOESBRAIC to be Held Next Weekend in IC By Joe Bolkcom Dear Friends, I am hosting a family leisure ride to celebrate our existing local recreational trails and the cooperative effort between city, county, state, federal officials and advocates to … Continue reading →

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NRCC Ads Backing Lamberti are Funded by Alleged Sexual Predator Republican Congressman

Posted on October 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

NRCC Ads Backing Lamberti are Funded by Alleged Sexual Predator Republican Congressman By Mark Daley One more note on this topic:  Jim Nussle's senior counsel, Pete Jeffries, was communications director for Dennis Hastert as late as spring 2005. It would … Continue reading →

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