Category Archives: Chet Culver

Advocates For Iowa Medicaid To Hold Rally At State Capitol

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Trish Nelson

DES MOINES – Former Iowa Governor Chet Culver and a diverse group of health care providers, medical professionals, disability advocates, Medicaid beneficiaries and their families will be staging a rally at the Iowa State Capitol on Wednesday, February 24th, to … Continue reading →

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Who Will Take On Branstad In 2014?

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Well my mind is idle over the holiday, so like many I dream about the future. And since I have a political bend, much of my speculation is about the next election. The next general election is 2014 and for us … Continue reading →

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Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa by Paul Deaton “All of last night's speakers re-iterated the same message. Talk to everyone we know who favors Democrats and make sure they get out and vote.“ Going into the final week before the 2010 … Continue reading →

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Culver v. Branstad Debate at Coe College in Cedar Rapids – Live Blog

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Culver v. Branstad Debate at Coe College in Cedar Rapids – Live Blog Arron and I are in our seats in the nosebleed section of the balcony…Paul is down in orchestra seats, so he'll probably get some great photos…be sure … Continue reading →

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Culver To Johnson County Dems: “We’re gonna win… I don’t care what the pollsters say”

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Culver To Johnson County Dems:  “We're gonna win… I don't care what the pollsters say” by Trish Nelson Today the Johnson County Democrats held their annual fall fundraiser and Governor Culver, Dave Loebsack, Michael Mauro, Sue Dvorsky, Tom Miller, Francis … Continue reading →

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery by Paul Deaton “Eventually, there is a need to act and that is where the government may force some residents out of their homes. This part of the process can be unpleasant and … Continue reading →

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A Case for Culver-Judge

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Case for Culver-Judge by Paul Deaton “The 2010 midterm elections may not be about logic and achievement. Rather than take Iowa into the future, the Republican candidate, Terry Branstad, proposes to undo the accomplishments of the Culver Judge administration … Continue reading →

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Canvassing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Canvassing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District by Paul Deaton “Many progressives don't have a lot of money to give to political campaigns, especially in an economy where Iowa's June unemployment number was at 6.6%.  What progressives do have is each other, … Continue reading →

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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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4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton “This raises a fundamental question about studies of politically charged topics; how do we obtain peer-reviewed research when the funding support for such research is from biased sources? I’m … Continue reading →

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