Tag Archives: Koch Brothers in Iowa

How The Koch Brothers Shut Down The War On Covid

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Two parts of the story here (1) a  short video of a public comment made by Senator Joe Bolkcom in 2017 about the Koch Brothers’ ongoing occupation of our own state capitol and (2)  an excerpt from a recent article … Continue reading →

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What Is Going On In The Iowa Legislature?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Senator Bolkcom’s comment is part of a discussion following a constituent question. “Who wants school vouchers?” at the Johnson County legislative forum February 25, 2017.  

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20 Procedural “Irregularities” Used By Iowa Republicans

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Trish Nelson

From the Facebook page of Senate Minority Leader Rob Hogg  @SenatorRobHogg While it is fresh in my mind, here is a list of 20 major procedural irregularities used by Republicans on the bill to take away workers’ rights and teachers’ … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Attempt To Influence Iowa Elections

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Trish Nelson

CMD: Since Republican Governor Terry Brandstad will not face election for another two years, the Iowa GOP’s goal is to hold the House and flip the Senate by gaining three seats. The Kochs are backing 21 candidates for the Iowa … 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 Trish Nelson

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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How To Flip The Koch Party

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

  Have you ever heard of ALEC?  The Koch Brothers?  If  you answered yes, it’s probably because of the folks at the Center for Media and Democracy.  Read their story then decide if you feel they are worth supporting. by … Continue reading →

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Coralville Slaps Down Koch Brothers, Earns Spot On The Daily Show

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  http://media.mtvnservices.com/embed/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:432862 The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook

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Braley opponent: “If You Like Tom Harkin You Will Love Bruce Braley

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note we found in our inbox today from the Braley for Iowa campaign.  The e-mail suggests that Joni Ernst, who is also running for Tom Harkin’s senate seat, is “cozy” with the Koch Brothers, having attended a recent … Continue reading →

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The Koch Brothers Really Do Care About Iowans

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Please view this important public service message from the Koch Brothers: David and Charles Koch are generously spending millions of their hard earned (inherited) dollars buying anti-health care, anti-Bruce Braley advertising in our state because they have only Iowans’ best … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Rally Got Free Pass By Des Moines Register

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

[Update: On Tuesday I was on The Fallon Forum to discuss America’s media problem and my letter to the Des Moines Register about this article. Click here to watch the video/podcast] I grew up reading The Des Moines Register and … Continue reading →

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