Category Archives: Charles Grassley

The Republican War On Women

I hate it when Republican insane talking points become all a person hears about on radio and TV. But like many who will read this, I have several relationships with women – my wife, my daughters, many friends and relatives … Continue reading

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Chuck Grassley: Broadband Killer And Corrupt Hack

Thanks to an email from a friend, I stumbled on a couple of articles that give a picture of Chuck Grassley that is probably closer to reality than the whitewashed image we get from the corporate media. So with that, … Continue reading

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Survivors of Arizona Shooting Call Grassley Callous, Cold, Calculating

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/ Eleven survivors and family members of victims of the January 2011 shooting in Arizona that nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) are criticizing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for what they say was a “dismissive and political response” to Tucson … Continue reading

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Brouhaha Over Grassley Town Hall

There is a flap right now among some Iowa politicos about a Grassley town hall last week in Carroll where some members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) are said to have behaved in an impolite manner.  A local … Continue reading

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SEC Destroys Evidence, Grassley Cries Foul

In the last couple of days revelations have come to light that the SEC has actually been destroying documents in cases that have come to a stoppage of investigation for various reasons. The story behind the destruction of these documents … Continue reading

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Iowa Octogenarians and the US Senate Race

Iowa Octogenarians and the US Senate Race by Paul Deaton “Senator Grassley ignored the question and turned the discussion to stoke the fears of Iowans. This reflects the tendency to treat seniors as helpless victims in a society where government … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley "Joint Appearance"

Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley “Joint Appearance” by Paul Deaton“These two candidates are worlds apart, with Conlin working to help every day people like us and the other whining about perceived affronts. The choice for Iowans is clear and it is … Continue reading

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Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing

Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing by Paul Deaton “What he really means is that he has become a devoted member of the party of “no” in Washington and is busy obstructing the progress of Democrats as they deal with … Continue reading

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The August Recess in Iowa

The August Recess in Iowa by Paul Deaton “This summer, representative government is not working as there have been no public events scheduled near us with the senior senator.”Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is out pressing the flesh with Iowans during … Continue reading

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Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator

Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator by Paul DeatonWe were standing in Montana Senator Jon Tester’s office when we had the first conversation about the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan as an associate justice of … Continue reading

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