Tag Archives: Family Leader

Iowa Press To Vander Plaats: “What Does Michelle Obama Have To Do With It?”

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Trish Nelson

On this weekend’s episode of Iowa Press, as if it were a normal, natural, perfectly reasonable thing, Iowa Press moderator Kay Henderson opened the show this way: “Bob Vander Plaats and his Family Leader organization still wield power and influence … Continue reading →

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Roe, Roe, Roe Your Vote

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Dave Bradley

At the ballot top – And don’t forget downstream CBS reports on surprising Kansas results (2:15) Unlike many on the left, I am not ecstatic at the voters in Kansas thoroughly trouncing the attempt by the right to overturn their … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts At Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Letting the old mind idle for the holiday: Terry Branstad panders once again Let’s face it Iowans, this guy is a far right winger; he just sounds better than most when he does things like this: After joining in the … Continue reading →

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Real Solutions Or Fear And Hate?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Yesterday and today will be offering a dramatic contrast of the differences between what the Democratic Party stands for and what the Republican Party stands for. Last night in Cedar Rapids, Democrats met for their annual Hall of Fame dinner. … Continue reading →

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Independent Survey Shows Bob Vander Plaats’ Irrelevance With Voters

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s note: With the coming of the first in the nation Presidential test Iowa caucuses, Bob Vander Plaats is moving into the role of a potential king maker within the Republican Party. Since the Republican caucuses in Iowa have a … Continue reading →

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Wiccan Says Opening Prayer; Christian Response Is Childish

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember back in Civics or government class you learned that there was something described as “freedom of religion.” Most likely this concept was explained to you something like this: Our government has no power to establish one religious sect over … Continue reading →

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Governor Hosts Hate Fest In Ames At 9AM Today

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Our illustrious governor, in his new found quest to turn Iowa into a right wing haven, today acts as the host for the gathering of a group that has been labeled as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law … Continue reading →

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