Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Support Democrat Ryan Melton For Congress In IA-04

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I’ve written about Ryan Melton’s campaign for congress here before and posted his newsletters. Correct me if I’m wrong but as far as I can tell, Melton is the only Democrat running for congress in Iowa that sends out an … Continue reading →

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New Work Ahead – Re-elect Joe Biden

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Paul Deaton

On Super Tuesday, March 5, the Iowa Democratic Party released the results of their mail-in presidential preference “caucus” that replaced first in the nation. Most news outlets did not recognize this was a thing to watch before it happened. After … Continue reading →

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Politics Doesn’t Change

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: I was cleaning up old email files and found this April 10, 2005 email from Dave Loebsack announcing to a small group he was exploring a run for the Congress. As we now know, Loebsack beat 30-year incumbent … Continue reading →

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Bohannan Calls Out Miller-Meeks For Opposing IVF

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

 Christina Bohannan is a Democrat running for congress in IA-01 to unseat MAGA-Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks who among other things, co-sponsored legislation imposing restrictions on IVF [in vitro fertilization]. Bohannan released a statement yesterday calling out MMM and sharing her personal … Continue reading →

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Narratives Into The 2024 Election

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

There are two parts to turning the country around and both run through the ballot box. The first is voting: making sure we take care of ourselves by checking our registration and then voting in person, either early or on … Continue reading →

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Two Iowa Democrats Stand Up To Kid Kaufmann

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I hope other Iowa Democratic legislators in Des Moines take a lesson. Walking out on Bobby Kaufmann, Johnson county Democrats Rep. Amy Nielsen, D-North Liberty and Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, got a headline that simply pointing out to Rs … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Want To Lower Costs, Raise Wages

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Legislative Democrats Weekly Press Conference – Please share. Follow House Democrats on Facebook   Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa House Democrats introduced a legislative policy package to lower costs for Iowans today at the State Capitol as a part of … Continue reading →

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Christina Bohannan’s Common Sense Approach to Abortion

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Roe v. Wade was America’s compromise on abortion and a large majority of Americans support its protections. When the 45th president appointed three U.S. Supreme Court justices during his term, his intention was clear: overturn Roe v. Wade and create … Continue reading →

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Legislative Goals For The Greater Good

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: This post was written by Mike Jacobsen who is an Iowa County Democrat. It is full of the kind of hope and common sense Democrats have in abundance. The post is published on Blog for Iowa with permission … Continue reading →

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Clean Water: Are Iowans Getting What We Paid For?

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Rep. Chuck Isenhart represents House District 72 in the Iowa legislature. This article is from his constituent newsletter. For more information about Rep. Isenhart, click here. To subscribe directly to his newsletter, click here. More than 75 people … Continue reading →

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