Tag Archives: 2022 Election campaign

Holiday Politics

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Paul Deaton

What went wrong for Democrats in the 2022 midterm election? A lot. How do we fix it? The first reaction, and I believe the wrong one, is to throw the bums out. I like Ross Wilburn, Iowa Democratic Party chairman … Continue reading →

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Politics At Summer’s End

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Paul Deaton

The conventional wisdom about Iowa’s First Congressional District election is incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks has the advantage over Democrat Christina Bohannan. This was borne out by polling sponsored by the Bohannan campaign. In a Change Research poll conducted June 30-July … Continue reading →

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Can Deidre DeJear Win? The Answer Is Yes!

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Paul Deaton

I attended enough events and got enough one-on-one time with Deidre DeJear – both during her current campaign and when she ran for Secretary of State – to know she would be a good governor. When I compare her to … Continue reading →

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Letting The Courts Decide

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Paul Deaton

On Friday, April 15, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision to remove U.S. Senate Candidate Abby Finkenauer from the June 7 Democratic primary ballot. The court was concerned with three signatures on Finkenauer’s nominating papers. There is … Continue reading →

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DeJear, Bohannan, U.S. Senate Candidates in Amana on April 24

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Paul Deaton

On Sunday, April 24, beginning at 1 p.m., the Iowa County Democrats will host a number of Democratic candidates in a unique and fun type of fundraiser. Instead of candidates giving a speech in front of the entire audience, the … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For Chuck To Go

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Trish Nelson

I do not like the age argument against Grassley.  It’s not a crime to be old and sometimes it’s a plus.  It is time for a change but it’s because of Grassley’s terrible voting record, his abandonment of Iowa values, … Continue reading →

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Glenn Hurst Announces For U.S. Senate

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Paul Deaton

DR. GLENN HURST ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR THE U.S. SENATE MINDEN, Iowa, July 29, 2021—Today Dr. Glenn Hurst of Minden announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Hurst, a physician and health administrator in Pottawattamie County, cites the impact of healthcare … Continue reading →

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Doing The Right Thing

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Governor Kim Reynolds has neither the bandwidth nor expertise to manage the coronavirus pandemic. I didn’t vote for her, yet that is cold comfort. As COVID-19 cases increase in Iowa, and in all 50 states, her latest statement is evidence … Continue reading →

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Democrat Dave Muhlbauer Kicks Off 99-County Tour

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul Deaton

US Senate Candidate Dave Muhlbauer Announces First Leg of 99-County Tour MANILLA, Iowa — Democrat Dave Muhlbauer today announced that he’ll kick-off of his first 99 county tour of Iowa this Friday, July 30th. Muhlbauer is a fifth-generation family farmer, … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis Announces For U.S. House

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Paul Deaton
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