By admin on
6/29/2008 11:00 AM
Just how much is at stake in this presidential election? The future of the United States Supreme Court, for the next generation. LAT must read here.
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By admin on
6/29/2008 10:36 AM
There are so very many talented Iowans -- including Christie Collins, a wonderful photographer. (She also happens to be the daughter of major politico Gayle Collins). Check out Christie's pics.
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By admin on
6/28/2008 10:59 PM
New blog from "Iowa boy," Matt Huppert. Matt, in addition to being an accomplished young person on his own, is the son of former Polk County Dem Chair and major politico Peggy Huppert and Polk County Judge Mike Huppert. C-c-c-c-c-check it out:
http://mattstruthonomics.blogspot.com
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By admin on
6/28/2008 1:49 PM
McCain arranges to give a campaign speech via cell phone, is cut off at the very start, but proceeds to deliver an approximately 20-minute speech with no one listening. (He did call back and got a do over). The LAT has the story.
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By admin on
6/28/2008 1:36 PM
Iowa Dems are united, more united than ever! For any doubters, check out Governor Vilsack's speech to the Iowa Dem Convention, just this morning, courtesy of Radio Iowa. It's only three minutes or so long, and really is a must listen. Vilsack was national co-chair of HRC's campaign, but sounded the perfect note of unity. The speech was awesome, and enthusiastically received by all Dems. Listen.
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By admin on
6/28/2008 1:33 PM
This morning, Obama called into Radio Iowa. Link. (Audio too!).
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By admin on
6/28/2008 1:14 PM
An Iowa Clinton-Obama/Obama-Clinton unity event (a group hug!) makes HuffPo, here.
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By admin on
6/27/2008 12:38 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2008
Contact: James Mowrer, jamesmowrer@iowavets.org
STATEMENT ON G.I. BILL, A PART OF THE SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL
With a pedigree and personal history like his, I continue to be shocked by Senator John McCain’s neglect of our returning veterans. Today, he chose to campaign for president instead of voting on Senator Webb’s vital bipartisan G.I. Bill. He has stated that, like President Bush, he does not support the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which will sensibly expand educational benefits for veterans, including activated National Guard and reservists to meet the growing costs of a higher education.
Perhaps Sen. McCain has forgotten that for every dollar invested ...
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By admin on
6/27/2008 7:06 AM
A third national poll this week has Obama up by the same exact margin as the other two, fifteen points. Fifteen! Time poll here.
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