2017
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State Of The Race In Iowa’s 1st District (October 2017)
Democrats face large primary fields for the 1st, 3rd and 4th congressional districts in Iowa, making it a little tough at times to figure out how things could shake out. But after months of candidate announcements, the races are starting to come into focus. At this point it seems like everyone who is going to…
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In Iowa, Tulsi Gabbard Urges End To Party Infighting
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard keynoted Democratic barbecues this Sunday in Ames and Iowa City, hitting themes of party unity, love and anti-war in well-received speeches. Gabbard has visited Iowa before for local party events in 2015 and 2016, but has not come to the caucus state nearly as often as other well-known Democrats and rising…
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What Drives Fred Hubbell In Life, Gubernatorial Campaign
Around Des Moines, the Hubbell name is known for many things. Thousands of people live in Hubbell Realty-managed apartments and homes. Parents drop their kids off to school at Hubbell Elementary. Hubbell Avenue is a major artery that cuts through Des Moines’ East Side. For Drake University students, the name relates to fun-filled snow days…
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A One-Word Concept That Can Help The Democrats Win Again
There are times in a person’s life when an epiphany occurs that changes the way one thinks about events or even life itself. I had such an occurrence in the summer of 2015, which revamped my thinking on all sorts of issues. It occurred over dinner with Ambassador Ryan Crocker, currently head of the George…
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Did Senator Corker Open The Door For Trump’s Exit?
Republican Senator Bob Corker is raising serious concerns about President Trump’s stability and mental balance to continue to serve as President. If Senator Corker was a Democrat warning about Trump’s disturbing behavior, it would be dismissed as purely partisan politics. If Senator Corker was alone in speaking publicly about Trump’s abnormal behavior, it might be…
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So, Does Paul Pate Even Want His Secretary Of State Job?
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s office does not appear to be very good at math. That’s a bit of a problem considering they’re in charge of making sure the votes get counted in this state. And it could have caused problems for candidates running in Iowa’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional districts had they been…
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President Trump’s Lack Of Empathy On Puerto Rico Risking Lives
When you look at the world around us — with its hatred and bitterness, with its disagreements and divisiveness — the quality most lacking today is empathy. We find it difficult, if not impossible, to put ourselves in each other’s shoes and see events and issues from their perspective. Whether we realize it or not,…
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Abby Finkenauer Brings In $152,000 In 3rd Quarter, $300,000+ Overall
State Representative Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque will be reporting a fundraising haul of $152,000 in the 3rd quarter reporting period next week, adding to her $156,000 total in the previous quarter. That brings her to over $300,000 raised in her 1st District campaign to take on two-term incumbent Rod Blum in one of the country’s…
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Iowa Dems FOIA Reynolds/Trump Communication On ACA Stopgap Plan
Did President Donald Trump really personally kill off Iowa’s request for a stopgap measure, risking tens of thousands of Iowans’ health insurance just to make a political point? Has the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) actually made a decision yet? What did Governor Kim Reynolds know about the federal government’s position in the…
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Iowa GOP Congressmen Put Women In Danger With Abortion Vote
After months of legislative failures and unforced errors, it’s clear that Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are desperate for a win. But last week they sunk to a new low in search of a political win. Last Tuesday, GOP leaders in the House voted to outlaw abortion nationwide after 20 weeks of…
