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Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party?

Posted on June 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Dem Faces Conservative Challenge From Own Party? By Sam Garchik In another chapter of “What the Heck is Going On?” Democratic State Senator Matt McCoy (Des Moines, 31) is facing a challenge from a more conservative Democrat, Gary Randa. … Continue reading →

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Head Start Is Dear To My Heart

Posted on May 31, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Head Start Is Dear To My Heart by Caroline VernonThis is an issue very close to my heart. All four of my children participated in Head Start. My oldest daughter is 26 and my youngest son is 10, so that … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Old Seat

Posted on May 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Ed Fallon's Old Seat By Sam Garchik Today's Register has some good coverage of the four folks running for Fallon's seat. I have contacted Samad, current Des Moines School Board member and founder of Creative Visions Neighborhood Center, and Affanato, former … Continue reading →

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Revising Conventional Wisdom

Posted on May 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Revising Conventional Wisdom By Mark Nolte I’m not sure, but I think it is happening.  I think people are starting to figure it out.  Today’s Iowa City Press Citizen Endorsement for Ed Fallon is a strong sign that people … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 27, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik There are now 10 days until the primary.  If you live in the first district, here's the money breakdown, courtesy of the Register. Dems:  •Braley at $566,000 with $168,000 cash on hand. •Dickinson at $352,000 … Continue reading →

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Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday

Posted on May 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday by Sam Garchik I would be a sad progressive blogger if I didn't mention that Saturday is the last day to register for the Democratic Primary. According to the Register, … Continue reading →

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Only You Can Test Local Voting Machines!

Posted on May 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Only You Can Test Local Voting Machines! Jerry Depew over at the Iowa Voters Blog posted this the other day. It's pretty important to follow up on this, as this blog has pointed out that there have been many … Continue reading →

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Feingold Asks You to Help an Iowa Candidate

Posted on May 23, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

 Feingold Asks You to Help an Iowa Candidate by Sam Garchik I found out about this from a Leonard Boswell email, strangely enough. I guess he is working with Feingold on this one, and any of these candidates would do … Continue reading →

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Stop Invasive Data Collection Now!

Posted on May 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Stop Invasive Data Collection Now! Dear Supporter, In order to get the truth about the National Security Agency's secret collection of the phone call records of tens of millions of Americans, we need to keep pushing our leaders to expose … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa Blog Roundup by Sam Garchik I just received a very important Call to Action from the ACLU in Iowa.  They have only two days to get this done, and it is extremely important! Friends,   I have only … Continue reading →

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