Tag Archives: Iowa Caucuses

Iowa Press Has A Great Program… For A Change

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Trish Nelson

I’ve been critical of Iowa Press. I just want them to be better because they have a key role to play informing the citizens of Iowa. In case you missed it the most recent edition of Iowa Press is definitely … Continue reading →

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It Is Time To Ditch The Iowa Caucuses

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Paul Deaton

When our family lived in Indiana, the 1988 Democratic nominee for president was mostly decided when our May 3 primary arrived. Michael Dukakis had been dominating previous primary contests and was expected to get the nod for president. He did. … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America Will Make Presidential Primary Endorsement

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America has a HUGE announcement. Starting today, you — and other DFA members nationwide — have the opportunity to decide if our people-powered organization will make an endorsement in the Democratic Party presidential primary race. This endorsement decision … Continue reading →

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NextGen's Tom Steyer Visits Iowa

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Over tea with Tessa Lengeling, press secretary, NextGen Climate Iowa, prior to the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame celebration, she said the organization had signature cards on more than 42,000 climate voters prior to the 2014 midterm … Continue reading →

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Rowley – McGovern Iowa Speaking Tour

Posted on July 30, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

FBI whistle blower Coleen Rowley and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern to speak at organized events in nine Iowa cities beginning Sept. 24 IOWA CITY — The three Iowa chapters of Veterans for Peace announce a nine-city tour of Iowa … Continue reading →

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Hapless Republicans Chronicled In “Caucus”

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

(Note from BFIA: We have not seen this film and have no idea if it is any good, but if you are inexplicably interested in revisiting Santorum and Bachmann’s time in Iowa in 2012, it will air Sunday night). Al … Continue reading →

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Lizard Crimson

Posted on December 13, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

lizard crimson my parole officer will be so proud of me sittin under mt Trashmore sippin lattes doin the macirena with all the political whores runnin for president in the iowa caucuses ah yes, they’re called the iowa cauci in … Continue reading →

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Crazy Talk from Ames #FLS2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Conservatives met in Ames this weekend at the Family Leader Summit 2013, making the case for detractors of Iowa’s first in the nation caucuses with their extreme views and media circus. While views expressed at the event are in the … Continue reading →

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This Is What Democracy Really Looks Like

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Caucus night, 2012:  This is what Democracy looked like Tuesday night on the Democratic front.  By all accounts, the Democratic caucus locations were packed and lively. “My cluster was Solon, Big Grove, Cedar, Graham and Newport….just left the cluster … Continue reading →

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Go To Your Caucus Today!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

  Click here to find your caucus location.  Registration begins at 6:30 PM.  Caucuses begin at 7:00 PM.   And don’t forget about The Other Iowa Caucus, “Hawkeye Vision 2012: Caucusing for Working Families” Tuesday, January 3, 2012, Caucus Day! … Continue reading →

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