Category Archives: Hillary Clinton

One More Time: Why Voting Matters

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Back in early 2016 Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died. When a Supreme Court Justice dies, the constitution says that the president shall appoint a replacement ‘with the advice and consent of the Senate.’ For most of us we would … Continue reading →

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Iowa Loses A Great Democrat

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Dave Bradley

On July 29th, 2023 the Muscatine County Democrats lost a great and longtime leader when Betty McMahon died at the age of 91. Betty was working at the county fair, manning the Democratic tent when she fell ill. She then … Continue reading →

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Do You Get It Now? Elections Have Consequences!

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Dave Bradley

TRUMP: "The things they had in there were crazy. They had levels of voting, that if you ever agreed to it you'd never have a Republican elected in this country again." Call Congress: 202-224-3121Demand national vote by mail by November … Continue reading →

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Identity Politics

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Dave Bradley

In case you missed it, Samantha Bee shows how misguided those who blame “identity politics” as the reason for Democratic losses in November. Republicans are horrible at governing but they are great at advertising and twisting words. As Samantha Bee … Continue reading →

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Tess Rafferty: Aftermath Of 2016

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Dave Bradley

From the youtube posting of this video: Tess Rafferty wrote this piece on November 10th, 2016, 48 hours after the election. I (Steve Cohen) suggested we put the post on film. Together with Aaron Barrocas we created this video. Since … Continue reading →

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Cubs Win Is Big In Many Lives In Iowa

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Dave Bradley

The late Steve Goodman with his tune about being a Cubs fan for the past century or so. Goodman was best known for writing “City of New Orleans.” Arlo Guthrie turned that into a major hit in the early 70s. … Continue reading →

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Castro Brothers GOTV In Muscatine

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Brothers Joaquin and Julian Castro stopped at the Guadalajara Restaurant in Muscatine to rally supporters to Get Out The Vote. Joaquin is a US Representative from San Antonio and twin brother Julian is the current Secretary of Housing and Urban … Continue reading →

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Grassley Demands Justice Department Investigation Of Justice Department, And Clinton Blockade Begins

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes something pops up online that says just what you want to say. So here is a post from Thursday’s Dailykos by Joan McCarter that does a good job of what Iowans can expect if Grassley is re-elected. Since Chuck … Continue reading →

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Feeling Very Nervous

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Just can’t help it. I am feeling very nervous about Tuesday. My concern is mostly due to the Republican party’s blatant voter suppression activities. From the legalized theft of votes from citizens through voter id laws that are targeted at … Continue reading →

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Video: Trump Praises Hillary

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Dave Bradley

From 2008: Videos like this make it pretty plain that Donald Trump’s candidacy is purely a lark. He stands for nothing. His motives are personal and profit driven. Trump has no interest in governing, and little interest in even learning … Continue reading →

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