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Michael Franken For U.S. Senate

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Michael Franken (D-Sioux City) announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Monday, Aug. 26. There are now five candidates to challenge Joni Ernst. Franken has been telephoning potential donors and appearing at events around … Continue reading →

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Toward A Challenger For Joni Ernst

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Two of three people running for the Democratic nomination to be U.S. Senator from Iowa spoke at State Senator Zach Wahls’ birthday fundraiser at Walker Homestead in Johnson County on Sunday. Clutching a microphone in one hand and her hand-written … Continue reading →

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August Politics – 2016 Style

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Paul Deaton

Hillary Clinton spent three days in California this week raising money for her campaign and for those of selected state parties. Meanwhile members of the corporate media complained it has been a long while since she gave a press conference. … Continue reading →

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Encountering Chuck Grassley

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Paul Deaton

The conventions dispersed and the road home was ahead as Blog for Iowa writers engaged with Senator Chuck Grassley last Friday. Both Trish Nelson, in a chance meeting in Mount Pleasant, and Dave Bradley, at a town hall event in … Continue reading →

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Senator Joni Ernst Staff Office Hours

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

This email came from Senator Joni Ernst’s office late Friday. It is a chance to express your opinions and seek help from her staff: The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will host upcoming traveling office hours in your … Continue reading →

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Senator Rob Hogg's Vision For Iowa's Future

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE—The Johnson County state Senate delegation —Bob and Sue Dvorsky, Joe Bolkcom, and Kevin and Deb Kinney— hosted their colleague, Senator Rob Hogg at a fund raiser Tuesday afternoon. Under a tent erected on the manicured lawn of Backpocket Brewing … Continue reading →

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Fiegen Selected For Progressive Training

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Tom Fiegen, Clarence, announced his selection to attend the Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s national candidate training in Washington, D.C. from July 30 – Aug. 2. Fiegen is an announced Democratic candidate to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). He … Continue reading →

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Rob Hogg Forms Exploratory Committee For US Senate

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

When I spoke to Rob Hogg about his July 8 announcement, he emphasized it was an exploratory committee to consider a run for U.S. Senate against incumbent Chuck Grassley. If Hogg was precise about framing the discussion, it matches his … Continue reading →

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