Tag Archives: Democrats 2020

Get Ready To Vote For Joe Biden

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

Now that the primary elections are behind us it is time to look ahead politically toward the general election. Get ready to vote for Joe Biden as president. Biden is the only thing standing between us and another four years … Continue reading →

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Ernst Challenger Michael Franken Knows Something About Pandemics

Posted on May 4, 2020 by

Senate candidate/Joni Ernst challenger Michael Franken actually knows something about pandemics. Follow his daily COVID-19 briefing.  “Every day at noon, I will host a daily Facebook Live briefing in response to Governor Reynolds’s briefing. I want to use these daily … Continue reading →

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Obama Spreads Calm, Endorses Biden

Posted on April 15, 2020 by

Please enjoy a voice of calm and reason, a momentary relief from the daily insanity.  Then we all get to work. November is coming.  https://joebiden.com/

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Kimberly Graham – A Voice For ‘Us’

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

On Tuesday, March 17, Blog for Iowa conducted a telephone interview with U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham. We had intended to do an in-person interview but in consideration of the coronavirus pandemic we maintained social distancing. Graham was thoughtful in … Continue reading →

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My Pick? Elizabeth Warren

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

During the summer, prior to a candidate appearance we got into a casual conversation with a reporter from The Washington Post. She asked what we were looking for in a candidate and if we had a choice among those running. … Continue reading →

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Time To Stop Reacting To The Manufactured Fight Between Two Non-Candidates

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

I’m guilty. I jumped into several conversations about this over the weekend on social media. I reacted to it. By reacting, I mean responding emotionally before thinking about it. I won’t get into the arguments or the myriad of ways … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Joni Ernst Town Hall And Schedule of Candidate Appearances

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Appearances by Democratic candidates, October 2019 Tom SteyerOct 1, 2019, 6:30-8 p.m. Barley’s, 114 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA A conversation with Tom Steyer. Tom SteyerOct 2, 2019, 9-10:15 a.m. Hardline Coffee Company, 611 5th St, Sioux City, IA Meet … Continue reading →

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GM Strike Proves The Need For National Health Care

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

As many of you know workers at General Motors have been on strike for two weeks. As many of you also know, one of the first moves from the management side in this strike was to cut the company’s payment … Continue reading →

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Schedule of Democratic Candidate Appearances September 19-22

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

http://desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/ Kamala HarrisSep 19, 2019, 4:15 p.m. Backpocket Brewing, 903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA Meet and greet. RSVP: here Kamala HarrisSep 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Michael J. Gould Recreation Center, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Town hall. Doors … Continue reading →

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Senator Joe Bolkcom: Warren Is Clear Choice

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Joe Bolkcom endorses Elizabeth Warren.  https://www.press-citizen.com/story/opinion/contributors/guest-editorials/2019/09/13/elizabeth-warren-clear-choice/2310751001/ The 2016 election was a loud wake up call, driven by profound unhappiness with business-as-usual powerful special interest politics. The ensuing chaos has been unsettling and corrupt. The 2020 election is about two things; … Continue reading →

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