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Will The Election Be Over November 2?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Will The Election Be Over November 2?  by Dave Bradley Will it be over Nov. 2?Most of us grew up in a world where Election Day signaled an end to a cycle of campaigning. That was the end that all … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

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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Congressman Loebsack Represents Everyday Iowans

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton and Trish Nelson Chances are that Blog for Iowa readers have already voted in the 2010 midterms. If they live in the Second Congressional District, they voted to return Dave Loebsack to the 112th Congress. BFIA has … Continue reading →

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Sunday Door-Knocking in Iowa: Democrats Are Mad Too

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Sunday Door-Knocking: Democrats Are Mad Too by Trish NelsonI door-knocked today.  I dreaded doing it.  Door-knocking is something I force myself to do because I know that person-to-person contact works and is the most powerful tool we have in the … Continue reading →

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Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Campaigning in Tipton, Iowa by Paul Deaton “All of last night's speakers re-iterated the same message. Talk to everyone we know who favors Democrats and make sure they get out and vote.“ Going into the final week before the 2010 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressives Support Bruce Braley

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressives Support Bruce Braley by Paul Deaton “…endorsements don't win elections and with nine days left before the election, it is time for progressives to stand up for Bruce Braley and send him back to the 112th Congress.“ Most … Continue reading →

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Roxanne for Iowa

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Roxanne for Iowa by Paul Deaton“Iowa should speak with one voice and Roxanne Conlin should join the Iowa caucus in Washington. We are plain tired of Harkin voting one way and Grassley the other on legislation important to Iowans.“ From … Continue reading →

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WHO-TV Declilnes Grassley Ad

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Trish Nelson

WHO-TV Declines Grassley Ad This is an update on BFIA's earlier post [scroll down] on the ad calling out Senator Grassley for statements he made during health care reform.  The ad uses video of Grassley saying, “I've lived off the … Continue reading →

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Democrat Bill Maske Wins Des Moines Register Endorsement

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Bill Maske Wins Des Moines Register Endorsement desmoinesregister.com “Latham has not delivered enough to deserve re-election, and Maske is worthy of Iowans' support.“  LinkWhen U.S. Rep. Tom Latham recently met with the Register editorial board, he made a point … Continue reading →

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Iowa and China's Currency Valuation

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and China's Currency Valuation by Paul Deaton“In the post-Reagan society, where the middle class is under continuous assault, we value the ability to buy cheap roofing nails, cans of beans, shoes or hand held communications devices and don't see … Continue reading →

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