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Tag Archives: terry branstad
Branstad Adopts Trump Tactics, Blames Democrats For His Behavior
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
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa legislature 2016
Tagged Iowa GOP, Mental Health in Iowa, MHI closings, terry branstad
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Branstad To Iowans: Be Afraid Of Refugees
A sad day for Iowa. Yesterday, Gov. Branstad ordered all state agencies to halt any work on Syrian refugee resettlements immediately, “in order to ensure the security and safety of Iowans” in light of the Paris attacks. Let’s look at … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad
Tagged Iowa refugee resettlements, Syrian refugees in Iowa, terry branstad
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Jack Hatch Debates Iowa Governor
Iowa Public Television hosted the first gubernatorial debate between Senator Jack Hatch and the incumbent yesterday at the State Fair. It is 60 minutes of time worth spending if one cares about Iowa politics and the future of our state. … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Jack Hatch
Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, Jack Hatch, terry branstad
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Sine Die? Not So Fast!
DES MOINES— Governor Branstad’s office released an end of session message for the 85th Iowa General Assembly at 8:41 a.m. yesterday, saying, “despite the partisan tone of the session, we are pleased there was agreement on the majority of our … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Bruce Braley, Iowa legislative session 2014, Iowa Legislature, joni ernst, Linda Upmeyer, mike gronstal, terry branstad
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Iowa and Climate Change
What will climate change mean for Iowans? That climate change exists and is happening now is accepted by any Iowan who employs a rational thought process and considers scientific evidence. As the crazy talk from Ames last weekend indicated, not all … Continue reading
Should Iowans Hear Gov. Branstad's Speech to ALEC?
From Matt Sinovic of Progress Iowa, Aug. 5, 2013. The Speech Gov. Terry Branstad Doesn’t Want You to Know About Branstad to deliver private address this week at the annual meeting of ALEC, the “stealth corporate lobbyist” front group DES … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC, Branstad
Tagged ALEC, Governor Branstad, terry branstad, Terry Branstad and ALEC
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It's a Gatsby Kind of Summer
The story about the termination of Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation won’t be going away soon. Ryan Foley of the Associated Press picked up the story, which is garnering some national attention. … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad, Iowa in the News
Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, Debi Durham, Larry Hedlund, terry branstad
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Branstad One of the Worst
Just received in our inbox from Troy Price, Executive Director of the Iowa Democratic Party. TERRY BRANSTAD NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S WORST GOVERNORS DES MOINES – A recently released report has named Terry Branstad as one of America’s Worst Governors. … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged Citizens for Ethics, Iowa Democratic Party, politics, Scott Brennan, terry branstad, Troy Price
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He Won’t Back Down
This is necessary viewing for those of you who who are sure Branstad will back down from his anti-Iowan position on Medicaid expansion. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1
Iowa GOP Continues Post Election Voter Harassment Efforts
No doubt about it, Governor Branstad has earned the prize of Turkey of the Year. A true GOP warrior, he has done everything on the national party’s agenda but in our view there is nothing worse than his ludicrous witch … Continue reading
