Tag Archives: Iowa politics

Midterms, Caucuses And Polls, Oh My!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Paul Deaton

It must be tough being the newspaper Iowa depends upon for Republican news. First the Rasmussen polls showing U.S. Senate candidates Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst in a statistical dead heat with 44 -45 percent of 750 likely Iowa voters … Continue reading →

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Iowa's U.S. Senate Race Defined

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The U.S. Senate race is at the top of the 2014 Midterm election ticket with Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo), who ran unopposed in yesterday’s primary election, facing off with State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) who decisively cleared a field … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Summer Politics Kickoff

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The Associated Press released a summary of the Iowa primary races over the Memorial Day weekend and tomorrow the voting will end, framing the summer and fall campaign. Going into election day, here is what to watch for: The front … Continue reading →

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Spend Your Summer Vacation With Paul

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

BFIA readers,  Paul Deaton will be taking over summer weekday editorship of Blog for Iowa starting on Monday through Labor Day.  Paul is wonky on just about every topic, but particularly food, climate change, energy policy, and progressive politics.  He … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Involved In Settlement Scandal

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Paul Deaton

It appears that 2nd Congressional District Republican primary challenger Mariannette Miller-Meeks  is involved in the developing secret settlement scandal in the Branstad administration. As a department head, she was a participant, and signed off on settlement statements like the one … Continue reading →

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Why I Like Dave Loebsack

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Unlike many in my cohort of grade school classmates, I stay in touch with my elected officials and have written them on important issues. Dave Loebsack is my U.S. Congressman, I like him, and it’s no secret. Loebsack receives his … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Flight to No Preference

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Chad Brown of Ankeny, “the co-chairman of the Polk County Republican Party, has resigned and changed his party registration to independent, saying the GOP has become too conservative and is condoning “hateful” rhetoric,” reported Kathie Obradovich, political columnist for the Des … Continue reading →

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36th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: This information was released prior to the announcement that Vice President Joe Biden will be attending the 36th Annual Harkin Steak Fry). It’s that time of year again! The 36th annual Harkin Steak Fry is right around the … Continue reading →

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Passenger Rail and Eminent Domain Get Married

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Deaton

What will it take for the Iowa House to get a bill considered on the floor of the Iowa Senate? Representatives Dave Jacoby and Bobby Kaufmann are hoping that pairing a Senate Democratic priority— funding passenger rail in order to … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Cronies To Spit On Eastern Iowa Corridor Monday – Join The Protest

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

What: Counter-Protest against Joe the Plumber When: Monday, May 7, 8 am Where: Coralville Holiday Inn 1220 1st Ave., Coralville (near Fireman’s Memorial) Governor Chet Culver to Hold Media Conference Call Monday in Response to the Americans for Prosperity Super … Continue reading →

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