Tag Archives: 2024 election

New Way To Canvass

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Just like that, there is excitement in the air as Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president. It’s hard to believe it was less than a week ago. The dynamics of everything political changed. Many … Continue reading →

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Kamala Harris And The A Word

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly are must-read authors this election cycle. Abortion faded from the spotlight. Harris is trying to bring it back Megan Messerly and Alice Miranda Ollstein for Politico Democrats for the last month have … Continue reading →

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AOC Talks Biden Candidacy

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Biden-Harris supporter. In this video posted over the weekend, she explains some of the barriers and issues with changing the democratic candidate for president at or before the convention. My sense is other prominent politicians have … Continue reading →

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5 Things From Our Democratic Leader

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Jennifer Konfrst is the Iowa House Democratic Leader. She sent the following message as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up on Thursday: It’s been a tough couple of weeks and it’s time to just call it out. With constant … Continue reading →

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Boundary Waters Bye, Bye?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Will outdoors enthusiasts rise up to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? They already did. In 2023, the Biden administration took action to protect the most popular American wilderness area from sulfide ore copper mining and its pollution of … Continue reading →

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Better Things To Do During The RNC

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

This week Republicans gather in Wisconsin for their National Convention. On Monday, Iowa’s own Jeff Kaufmann nominated the convicted criminal for president. Readers may ask, “Why would I care about that?” Here are things you could do instead of engaging … Continue reading →

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The Path Ahead For Biden-Harris

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Following is a fund raising email from Biden-Harris Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon that briefly explains the campaign strategy for a path to 270 electoral votes. Not only does Joe Biden say he will win against Donald Trump, he has … Continue reading →

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Biden Is In It To Win It

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Paul Deaton

President Joe Biden isn’t going anywhere. In a speech in Madison, Wisconsin this afternoon he made clear he will not be pushed aside and is not only in the race for reelection, he will beat Donald Trump. That is that. … Continue reading →

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The Whole World Is Watching

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The sense of presidential déjà vu is palpable. With the Democratic National Convention scheduled to begin on August 19 in Chicago, we have a president who must address a loss of confidence less than, yet similar to that Lyndon Johnson … Continue reading →

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Will Reproductive Freedom Do The Work?

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst said the message for Democratic candidates is clear in 2024. There are two issues: reproductive freedom and public education. Both are equally important. Where the rubber meets the road, during local political canvassing, many … Continue reading →

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