Tag Archives: Iowa GOP

Contact Your Reps And CC Your Local Newspaper

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Many Iowans are finding out just how futile it is to attempt to persuade our Republican representatives by writing to them directly.  Maybe they’ll be a bit more responsive if we take it to the media, as Cindy Garlock did … Continue reading →

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Sirens In The Distance

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

 After the Iowa Republicans’ dismantling of Chapter 20,  Senator Joe Bolkcom warns that the public employee retirement system is next.  Dear Editor:  I woke up about 3 a.m. to a siren in the distance.  I thought to myself: Car accident? … Continue reading →

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Branstad Adopts Trump Tactics, Blames Democrats For His Behavior

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

This  week I came across a story,  Law Enforcement: Lack of Resources for Mental Health in Iowa a Major Problem. In this story, Governor Branstad blamed Democrats for the closing of two MHIs and was quoted as saying, ” The … Continue reading →

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Will “Truckloads Of Cash” From Koch Brothers Hand Iowa Legislature To The GOP?

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

Here is an urgent call to action from Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom. Follow Senator Bolkcom on Facebook  and Twitter High Stakes Iowa Senate Elections “Republicans already hold the governor’s office and are expected to retain a majority in the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Kaufmann: “Walker Administration a ‘Model’ of What One-Party Control Should Look Like”

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

We don’t typically like to fear-monger, but if you are worried about Iowa becoming Wisconsin, it would seem that your concern is well-founded, because that is exactly what the Iowa Republicans have in mind. Please think about ways you can … Continue reading →

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Kaufmann To Iowa Republicans: Fall In Line And Get Used To The Donald

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

Unable to help themselves, the Iowa GOP doubles down on support for the Donald at an event in Hiwawatha and KCRG lends a helping hand with this report.  Video below. Why is it whenever there is something positive about Democrats … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Attempt To Dismantle Public Schools; Democrats Try To Stop Them

Posted on June 15, 2015 by

senate.iowa.gov/democrats On the Iowa Senate Democrats website:  The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom Shames Shameless Iowa GOP

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

senate.iowa.gov/democrats House Leadership has “moral obligation” to allow vote on medical cannabis Prepared remarks by Senator Joe Bolkcom given during floor debate today I heard today that the Iowa House won’t be back at the statehouse, ready to debate until … Continue reading →

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Republicans Play The Outrage Card Over Netanyahu Speech

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

by Laura Twing There are many words available to describe how the Iowa GOP felt about Congressman Loebsack not personally attending the Israeli Prime Minister’s speech to the U.S. congress joint session. But they chose to use the word “outrageous,” … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Bicker Over Campaign Tweets Because They Can’t Stop Obamacare

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

Not being a real news organization, BFIA has no self-imposed obligation to report (blab incessantly) about the media obsession of the week.  So, if you came to find out what we might have to say about Ted Cruz, move along, … Continue reading →

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