Tag Archives: Bernie Sanders

It Takes More Than A President

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Paul Deaton

It’s hard to disagree with Bernie Sanders (I-VT): a political revolution is needed to make sustained, progressive change in the U.S. political system. It takes more than a president. “No president, not the best intentioned in the world can implement … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Progressive Community | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on It Takes More Than A President

IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration – Overnight Reactions

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CEDAR RAPIDS–It was a great night for Iowa Democrats as the state party hosted five announced presidential candidates during its annual Hall of Fame celebration at the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex yesterday. Former Cedar Rapids mayor Kay Halloran, one of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Local Events | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

First Press Pass IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Democratic Party approved my press credentials to attend the Hall of Fame Celebration Friday night for Blog for Iowa. This is the first time the five declared candidates for president will speak from the same stage. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on First Press Pass IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration

Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Paul Deaton

For the first time, all five Democratic presidential hopefuls will speak from the same stage at the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, July 17, in Cedar Rapids. The event is sold out. C-SPAN will be televising … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Jim Webb, Lincoln Chafee, Martin O'Malley | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner

A Case Of Bernie

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Trish Nelson is taking time off and will return to regular posting on Blog for Iowa after Labor Day. Here is my first offering in an effort to fill her shoes as we enter high summer in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Enraptured In Fandom

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Paul Deaton

We’ve seen it so many times before progressives should be used to it. The folks at Run Warren Run, financed partly by MoveOn.org, threw in the towel and are “suspending operations,” according to the MoveOn.org website. Hard to run a … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Caucuses | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Enraptured In Fandom

Howard Dean: Hillary Should Take Bernie Sanders “Very Seriously”

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

digital.vpr.net Former Gov. Howard Dean says Sen. Bernie Sanders is a strong presidential candidate. Dean, who has already endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, says he told the Clinton campaign not to underestimate Sanders’ strength in the Democratic presidential … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders, Dean News, Hillary Clinton | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Howard Dean: Hillary Should Take Bernie Sanders “Very Seriously”

The Unapologetic Populist

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Senator Sanders: “I’m prepared to take on the billionaire class.” Run, Bernie, run.

Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders | Tagged | Comments Off on The Unapologetic Populist

Bernie Sanders: 12 point Economic Program

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I think we all know what the right wing of this country is proposing for a budget for our country – cut taxes on the rich, privatize Social Security, cut social safety nets and all the savings will trickle down … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Economy, Education, Jobs, Republicn Policy, union busting | Tagged | Comments Off on Bernie Sanders: 12 point Economic Program

Sen. Bernie Sanders Will Speak At Johnson County Democrats Annual Fall BBQ

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI:  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) made his first appearance ever on Meet The Press earlier this month. Sanders told the truth about Citizens United and the Koch brothers.  Why after all these years did MTP  finally decide to invite the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, 2016 Election Campaign, Citizens United | Tagged , , | 3 Comments