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Last Stop: Johnson County

Last Stop:  Johnson County The Whistlestop Tour stopped Monday in Iowa City, Johnson County,  “where Democratic candidates go for their margins.”  We have been working hard and we hope we deliver.  We hope the rest of the state helps.Suggested Election … Continue reading

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What road do we take after the election?

What Road Do We Take After The Election?  by Dave Bradley Just this morning I heard a replay of a Joe Miller advertisement. Joe Miller is a conservative candidate running for Senate in Alaska.  The ad stated that “government is … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading

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Door-Knocking For Sanity: “We Can’t Let Up”

Door-Knocking For Sanity:  “We Can't Let Up” Here at BFIA we've been spending most of our spare time getting out the Democratic vote, as we're sure you have, too. Today, you can take a break from work or the phones … Continue reading

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Iowa Democrats Main Street vs. Wall Street Tour Day 5

Iowa Democrats Main Street vs. Wall Street Tour Day 5 The Iowa Democratic Party and the Culver/Judge and Roxanne Conlin Campaigns will start their statewide Main Street vs. Wall Street tour Thursday, crisscrossing the state to get out the vote … Continue reading

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 4

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 4 The editor of Blog for Iowa says the author can be somewhat wonkish at times. I am okay with that, and here are links to some of my favorite RSS feeds. (I also … Continue reading

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 3

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 3 Carrie La Seur is the president and founder of Plains Justice, and a current resident of Montana. She recently began blogging about her work at Plains Justice and if readers are interested in … Continue reading

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 2

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 2 Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), the ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with longtime Washington Post foreign affairs correspondent, columnist and editor Jim Hoagland about a variety of foreign affairs issues … Continue reading

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 1

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 1 by Paul Deaton The last weekend before the election is the beginning of what progressives hope will be an all out effort to contact every like minded voter and encourage them to get … Continue reading

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“Yes, Yes, Yes” on Iowa Supreme Court Judicial Retention

“Yes, Yes, Yes” on Iowa Supreme Court Judicial Retention Guest Blog from Alan Egly, Rev Mary Moore & Judge Jim KellyThree branches of government were established to assure the possibility of good governance of our great nation. The judicial branch … Continue reading

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