Tag Archives: Iowa GOP

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

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Trish Nelson

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 Trish Nelson

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 Trish Nelson

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 Trish Nelson

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 bfialauratwing

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 Trish Nelson

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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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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GOP Gerrymandering Iowa Style

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

If You Can’t Win, Change The Rules: Local Version Follow John Deeth at jdeeth.blogspot.com. The recent Republican effort in swing states to game the electoral college by changing to a district system died a quick death, in large part out … Continue reading →

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Why Bobby Kaufmann Would Be Bad For Iowa

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This is the first in a BFIA series on eastern Iowa GOP House candidates. There are two big reasons why Iowans should not let Bobby Kaufmann anywhere near the Iowa state house as an elected representative. First, his lack of  … Continue reading →

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Does Governor Branstad Intend To Destroy Labor Unions In Iowa?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by bfiatracykurowski

by Jerry Messer, President, Quad City Federation of Labor Every election, you hear from folks that this is the most important election in history. And every election this is true because right-wing politicians like Governor Branstad keep giving us reasons … Continue reading →

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