Category Archives: Iowa in the News

DLC’s Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry’s Election “Loss”

Posted on November 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DLC's Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry's Election “Loss” by Dawn Mueller Marshall calls progressive Democrats “anti-American” The DLC held a forum to do a post-mortem on the election: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6453647/ Sounds like some have awakened to the fact that the … Continue reading →

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ENVIRONMENT: The Bush Administration’s Swift and Steady Sabotage

Posted on November 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

ENVIRONMENT: The Bush Administration's Swift and Steady Sabotage American Progress Last week, the Washington Post reported thirty-four Superfund projects in 19 states will go unfunded this year. The Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged that Superfund, which is the government's toxic waste … Continue reading →

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Iowa Statehouse Control

Posted on November 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Statehouse Control Des Moines Register (in part) Republicans and Democrats will have to share power in the Iowa Senate because each party will have 25 seats in 2005. Republicans will continue to control the Iowa House, but with no … Continue reading →

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Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Posted on November 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance Des Moines Register The Bettendorf City Council has voted to add sexual orientation to its civil rights ordinance, becoming the sixth Iowa city to extend protection from discrimination to gays and lesbians. The ordinance passed … Continue reading →

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A Thank You To Our Candidates

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Thank You To Our Candidates Blog for Iowa and Democracy for Iowa would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to all of our candidates.  We thank you for putting yourselves out there in spite of the fact that … Continue reading →

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DFIA Endorsed Candidates Election Results 2004

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Endorsed Candidates Election Results 2004 Click here to see the election results for the candidates DFIA endorsed. Click here to see the results for all Iowa federal and legislative races.

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Iowa Senate Appears Headed for 25-25 Split

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Senate Appears Headed for 25-25 Split by Jonathan Roos and Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register Tuesday's unpredictable battle for control of the Iowa Senate may have ended in a history-making tie, leaving neither party with a majority to pass … Continue reading →

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Iowa and National Election Returns

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

– Iowa and National Returns All election returns in Iowa are unofficial.  Results become official on November 29. Click on the links below to follow the Iowa races. Iowa Federal and State Candidate Results by Office Iowa County Candidate Results … Continue reading →

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Exit Polls Come In, Look Pretty Good

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Exit Polls Come In, Look Pretty Good Take it with a grain of salt 1) Click here to learn just what an exit poll is and what it may or may not mean. 2) Buzzflash lists some early exit polls … Continue reading →

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“Bush and Cheney are so over,” says Rover.

Posted on October 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

“Bush and Cheney are so over,” says Rover. Good doggie, good doggie! Blog for Iowa sinks to a new low, but we can't help ourselves. Lovely, patriotic doggie. And speaking of signs . . . Seems like there has been … Continue reading →

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