Category Archives: Republicn Policy

May I Ask A Couple Of Questions?

Can anyone name anything good that Republicans have done for this country since 2000? As the so called cream of Republicans continue to lie about Planned Parenthood (“debate” Sept. 16, 2015) and don’t seem to have enough brains to understand … Continue reading

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David Young’s Legislative Agenda Pre-Approved by Washington Republicans in Exchange for Campaign Cash‏

September 16, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Young’s Shady Deal with the National Republican Campaign Committee Raises Serious Ethical Questions DES MOINES – Congressman David Young claims to be working for the people of Iowa, but it’s crystal clear he’s … Continue reading

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Katrina: Failure That Defines The Republican Party

Almost unbelievably, George W. Bush visited New Orleans yesterday. This was the scene of his second biggest crime, the first being the illegal invasion of a sovereign country. Ten years after he and his administration spectacularly failed the city and … Continue reading

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Iowa Republicans Thumb Their Noses At Iowans

Three fine examples of Republican leaders in Iowa and what they really think of the average Iowan. First is not an elected official, but WHO radio personality Jan Mickelson whose program is essentially Republican propaganda. Second we have a story … Continue reading

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Grassley – Is He For Iowa Anymore?

Iowa’s own version of Sarah Palin – Joni Ernst – introduced a bill in the Senate to take probably the most reliable health care resource for women away from women when she introduced her bill to defund Planned Parenthood of … Continue reading

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Outside Looking In

Last weekend in Ames, the group known as the Family Leader – a Christian organization – held a meeting in Ames during which Republican candidates for president came before the judging eyes of those assembled to tell why they, the … Continue reading

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#QuitWhining Fallout: Senator Johnson Doubles Down, Calls for Privatizing Education

For Immediate Release July 10, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Important Questions Remain: Will Iowa GOP Condemn Johnson’s Remarks? Do Iowa GOP leaders support Johnson’s Desire to Privatize Education? DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican Party hit a new low … Continue reading

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PSA From Progress Iowa For Independence Day

How-To: Talk to your Conservative Uncle at 4th of July! By Progress Iowa Discuss confidently with your Conservative Uncle as he goes through the 5 stages of SCOTUS Grief As you spend time with friends and family this holiday weekend, … Continue reading

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Woah! What A Week!

‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Just some quick comments on quite a historical week: There’s A New Flag In Town For those who feel that the state should … Continue reading

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Name One Thing The Republican Party Has Done FOR Americans

Ran across the above video last week and it made me think of Thom Hartmann’s challenge to his audience to name one thing, just one thing that the Republican Party has done FOR the good of the American people in … Continue reading

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