Tag Archives: Iowa politics

In Andrew Jackson's Name

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Paul Deaton

It is fitting the Iowa Democratic Party plunge into navel gazing in the wake of the June 17 shootings at the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. by renaming, or considering whether to rename, its annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner. … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Webb 2016 In Iowa

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Paul Deaton

After re-reading my post “5 Reasons Jim Webb’s Stock is Up” I stand by what I wrote. For a blog post it holds up reasonably well. At the same time, tick-tock for #WebbNation in Iowa. Two weeks later and three … Continue reading →

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First Press Pass IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Democratic Party approved my press credentials to attend the Hall of Fame Celebration Friday night for Blog for Iowa. This is the first time the five declared candidates for president will speak from the same stage. It is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic Party Hall Of Fame Inductees

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: On June 9, the Iowa Democratic Party released the names of the 2015 inductees into its Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place tonight at the Cedar Rapids Convention Center). DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party … Continue reading →

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Coping With Iowa's Coarsening

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

At a convenience store in North Liberty yesterday, a young guy was fueling his large black pickup truck. A companion was riding shotgun, both clad in blue jeans and dark T-shirts. The brief moment would have passed unnoticed except for … Continue reading →

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Rob Hogg Forms Exploratory Committee For US Senate

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

When I spoke to Rob Hogg about his July 8 announcement, he emphasized it was an exploratory committee to consider a run for U.S. Senate against incumbent Chuck Grassley. If Hogg was precise about framing the discussion, it matches his … Continue reading →

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A Case Of Bernie

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Trish Nelson is taking time off and will return to regular posting on Blog for Iowa after Labor Day. Here is my first offering in an effort to fill her shoes as we enter high summer in the … Continue reading →

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Webb, O'Malley Speeches Kick Off Iowa Caucus Season

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Former U.S. Senator from Virginia Jim Webb and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley kicked off the run up to the Iowa Caucuses on Friday at the Polk County Democrats Spring Awards Dinner in Des Moines. Polk is a Democratic county … Continue reading →

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Walking The Walk For Climate Action

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Twelve participants in the Great March for Climate Action made a reprise visit to Washington, D.C. last Wednesday. Ed Fallon, march founder, tried to get meetings with the White House and the Environmental Protection Agency to coincide with the end … Continue reading →

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Framing The Caucuses – Republican-style

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

I re-read Jennifer Jacobs’ 50 most wanted Democrats article twice and have to say I disagree with her framing. In the first place, the Republican caucuses are a place where only registered Republicans who show up get to vote, not … Continue reading →

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