Category Archives: Dean News

Dean Hands Harkin Fistful of Cash for Iowa Candidates

Dean Hands Harkin Fistful of Cash for Iowa Candidates Iowa Senator Tom Harkin (left) and Gov. Howard Dean It was announced on Blog for America yesterday that Gov. Howard Dean and his organization, Democracy for America, have handed over checks … Continue reading

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Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future?

 Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future? by Howard Dean, CommonDreams.org A key issue for young Americans and their families to consider as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election is the real likelihood of … Continue reading

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Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure

Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure by Linda Thieman Big news out of Democracy for America this week During these last six months, those of us with an eye on Howard Dean have been present for a remarkable … Continue reading

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A Trip Down Memory Lane: The 2003 Virtual Steak Fry

 A Trip Down Memory Lane: The 2003 Virtual Steak Fry by Linda Thieman One year ago this week, while Senator Harkin was having a wet and muddy steak fry in an Indianola balloon field, a group of Dean bloggers gathered … Continue reading

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The Harkin Steak Fry

The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for America and Democracy for Iowa are teaming up to pay tribute to our good friend and ally, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). This Sunday, September 19, we’ll be creating a presence at … Continue reading

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News and Notes from Iowa and Deanland

Candlelight Vigil Across Nation Organized by MoveOn.org in partnership with the Win Without War coalition More than 1,000 U.S. soldiers have now been killed in Iraq. 1,000 of our brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, moms, dads, sons, and daughters have given … Continue reading

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Report in From Bettendorf DFA Party

Report in From Bettendorf DFA Party by Molly Regan, DFIA Environmentalist [Last night] during the house party/fundraiser at Alta's house, I was chosen to ask a question during the conference call with…you guessed it, GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN!  It took several … Continue reading

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News and Notes from Deanland and DFIA

New Book Out Soon: “The Tea Is In The Harbor” Scott Goldstein, a DFA 2.0 intern, and active member of Generation Dean, has announced that his new book, “The Tea Is In The Harbor,” will be out in October. “The … Continue reading

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Scandal Rocks DFA: Some Calling It TieGate

Scandal Rocks DFA: Some Calling It TieGate By Linda Thieman It was reported yesterday on Blog for America that DFA Communications Director Laura Gross is thisclose to losing her job over the disappearance of Gov. Howard Dean’s favorite tie. Gross … Continue reading

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September 2nd Parties: You’re Invited!

September 2nd Parties: You’re Invited! Iowa City Party More Bush & Grassley? Fuhgeddabout it! Does the idea of another round of Republican “leadership” make you want to scream? Then join us for the Art Small Meet & Greet and Great … Continue reading

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