Tag Archives: Iowa Democratic Party

5 Things From Our Democratic Leader

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Jennifer Konfrst is the Iowa House Democratic Leader. She sent the following message as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up on Thursday: It’s been a tough couple of weeks and it’s time to just call it out. With constant … Continue reading →

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Better Things To Do During The RNC

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

This week Republicans gather in Wisconsin for their National Convention. On Monday, Iowa’s own Jeff Kaufmann nominated the convicted criminal for president. Readers may ask, “Why would I care about that?” Here are things you could do instead of engaging … Continue reading →

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Do Iowa Democrats Need A Political Convention?

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Paul Deaton

I was selected as a delegate to the Iowa Democratic Party state convention which convenes at 10 a.m. today. There weren’t enough volunteer delegates nominated at the county convention, so I threw my hat in the ring knowing I might … Continue reading →

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Climate Change And Environmental Caucus Organizational Meeting

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI or you may not follow the Iowa Democratic Party Rural Caucus on Facebook, please share this public post with Democrats who may be interested. Event by Iowa Democratic Party Rural Caucus Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Event … Continue reading →

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Ode To The Iowa Caucuses

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Trish Nelson

by Will Jennings The nostalgic political junkie in me mourns the loss of the Iowa Caucuses, though the reasons for changes by the Democratic party are sound and notably so. “Nostalgia” here is not over a fictional “Iowa” or a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Make The Case For First

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Trish Nelson

I’m not a caucus naysayer. I’ve gone to caucuses most of my adult life.  I want Iowa to continue to be first in the nation. I think we do a great job. In 2020 the Trumpsters jammed the reporting phone … Continue reading →

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IDP Chair And Iowa Democratic Leadership Live

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Trish Nelson

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IDP Picks Erin Davison-Rippey as Executive Director

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES, Iowa – Erin Davison-Rippey will serve as the Iowa Democratic Party’s Executive Director, working closely with Chairman Ross Wilburn, party leaders, and volunteers across the state to build the party’s infrastructure for long-term progressive wins across Iowa. “Growing … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Candidates Should Adopt The Three W’s: Wages Water And Weed

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Published with permission from the March 2021 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

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When Fools Rush In

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Paul Deaton

“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” was written by Alexander Pope in An Essay on Criticism in 1711. I’m no angel yet it’s time to let the dust settle from the disastrous general election before devising schemes to … Continue reading →

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