Tag Archives: Bernie Sanders

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 →

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The Job of Iowa Progressives

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Holding first in the nation caucuses during the presidential election cycle gives Iowa progressives a job, and it’s not the one you may think. The job of progressives, according to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, is to educate people about what … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders In Clinton County Tonight

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a short reminder that Senator Bernie Sanders will be speaking at the Clinton County Hall of Fame dinner tonight, Saturday May 17th. The event is being held at the Millenium Ballroom in Goose Lake. Dave Loebsack and Gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading →

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Senator Bernie Sanders To Speak At Clinton County Dems Event

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Sanders will be the main dinner speaker on May 17 at the “Hall of Fame Dinner for 2014” hosted by the Clinton County Democrats. Join us for the CCD’s largest fundraiser of the year. This is not an event to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Hodgepodge

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Congratulations to Congressman Dave Loebsack on being named the ranking member on the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. Maybe not a flashy position, but one where he can have an effect on Iowans … Continue reading →

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A Champion Emerges

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last week a report came out that the income gap between the richest 1% and those at the other end has not been wider since 1928. This was of course right before the crash. This and many other indicators suggest … Continue reading →

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Short Thoughts On A Saturday Morning.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of our daughters lives in Mississippi. This is of course one of the states that would rather watch a woman die than to let her have a needed medical procedure if it was called for. It scares the hell out … Continue reading →

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Are The GOP And Green Party Allies In The War Against President Obama?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

From The Progressive Populist, October 1, 2012 “The Greens got on the Texas ballot in 2010 with the help of a Missouri-based nonprofit corporation with ties to Republican activists which paid more than half a million dollars from undisclosed source..” … Continue reading →

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