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Iowa Independent: Democratic lawmaker will not seek re-election

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:02:51 -0500

State Sen. Roger Stewart, D-Preston announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in Senate District 13.

Stewart has represented the northeastern district since 2003. In 2006, he easily won re-election with 65 percent of the vote.

He has served as chair of the Senate Economic Growth Committee and serves [...]

Bleeding Heartland: Ads thanking Boswell and other health care reform news

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:45:05 -0500

Health Care for America NOW and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are running television ads this week thanking 20 Democrats in relatively tough districts who voted for the House health care reform bill last Saturday. If you live in the Des Moines viewing area, you [...]

Blog for Iowa: New Report: Pollution Up 35% in Iowa since 1990

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:37:58 -0500

New Report: Pollution Up 35% in Iowa since 1990
EnvironmentIowa.org

Environment Iowa will release a new analysis of government data today on trends in carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption in Iowa and nationally from 1990 to 2007. This is the first time the 2006 and 2007 state data have [...]

beatcanvas.com: Cognition

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:00 -0500

One of my strategy/innovation heroes, Tom Wujec, gives a talk on how we get meaning from the world we sense around us.

"We make meaning by seeing... by an act of visual interrogation."

And then he gives three lessons for us to extrapolate from this.

What he says is deep, and it's' [...]

The Iowa Republican: Medical Phenomenon to be named for Newt?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:14:47 -0500

By Emily Geiger

I don’t have a lot of time to write today, so I’ll just mention a quick article I saw recently about a new health study.

The headline read, “Men more likely to leave spouse who has cancer.”

Apparently, the overall divorce rate for couples with one [...]

beatcanvas.com: What He Said

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:38:00 -0500

Casey does an excellent job at his blog, and his post on The Case Against Universal Health Care rocks. So I'm just gonna point to what he said and introduce you to his site, if you haven't been there before.

ETC: And to help his point along, the [...]

The Iowa Republican: With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:32:04 -0500

Former Iowa Lt. Governor Joy Corning has inserted herself right into the middle of the Republican primary for governor. Corning served as Iowa’s Lt. Governor under Terry Branstad during the final two terms of his administration. Corning, a supporter of abortion rights and homosexual marriage, recently recorded [...]

Iowa Liberal: DADT out.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:32:47 -0500

With the next military appropriations bill. Only a tiny minority of Americans anymore believe in hating gays more than defending the country.

Today we salute the veterans, with a special nod to those who served while forced to hide who they really were.

-jb

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Iowa Liberal: Ya coverin’ this one for Veteran’s Day, Fox?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:27:24 -0500

Support the troops, right?

According to a study released by the Harvard Medical School, 2,266 veterans under the age of 65 died last year as a result of not having health insurance. Researchers emphasize that “that figure is more than 14 times the number of deaths (155) suffered by U.S. [...]

Iowa Liberal: Old Democrats.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:27:02 -0500

The Democrats swept two elections across the country, in the West and the South, because they stopped being afraid of being Democrats. As a general rule, Democrats who do their best to impersonate Republicans don’t win races. Democrats who stand up and make the case for voting for a Democrat [...]

Coralville Courier: Vander Plaats campaign: Corning position on same-sex marriage, promotion of issue is out of Iowa, U.S. mainstream

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:54:27 -0500

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DES MOINES, IA. -- Former Lt. Gov. Joy Corning’s announcement that she has recorded a statewide call urging Republicans to support same-sex marriage reflects how out of touch she is with mainstream Iowans’ stance on the issue, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats said this afternoon.

Corning, who was selected by [...]

Coralville Courier: U.S. Sen. Grassley: Honoring veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:51:15 -0500

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Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following statement to honor U.S. veterans. Audio of this statement can be found on Grassley's website, http://grassley.senate.gov by scrolling over "News Center" and clicking on "News Conference Calls." The file is called "Grassley Veterans Day Message."

Grassley also met yesterday with Iowa World [...]

Coralville Courier: Liberal liars and the lying liars that write them

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:32:44 -0500

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Check out the latest from the Iowa Liberal, we'll leave it to you to comment either here or there.

[iowaliberal.com]

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Caffeinated Thoughts: Latte Links (11/11)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:56 -0500

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Here’s some miscellany for this fine Wednesday evening.

Gallup: Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote The Page: What’s In Sarah Palin’s Book by Mark Halperin (I love the picture he has, it’s hilarious). Big Government: Using Unions As Weapons: UPS v. FedEx by Nick Gillespie The [...]

Coralville Courier: We need a special election for Johnson County Supervisor Seat

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:05:30 -0500

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You've heard and read the arguments for holding a special election, but if you still hesitate because of the political makeup of Johnson County, check this out:

[www.simpletruths.tv]

How long are we going to let tone deaf and arrogant officials do as they please in' [...]

beatcanvas.com: You're Not in Iowa When...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:37:00 -0500

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O. Kay Henderson - Radio Iowa: Corning “robocall” on gay marriage

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:22:27 -0500

Former Iowa Lieutenant Governor Joy Corning -- who describes herself as a "moderate Republican" -- has recorded a telephone message for One Iowa, a group that supports same-sex marriage. "Hi, this is former Lieutenant Governor Joy Corning," the recording begins. "Iowa has a well-deserved reputation for being open-minded and fair. That's why I'm proud to'" [...]

Coralville Courier: Voters favor Republicans over Democrats

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:08:51 -0500

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After the 1994 Congressional elections, the late Peter Jennings infamously declared that the country had a "temper tantrum". This was after 54 seats in the House of Representatives went from Democrat to Republican, and gave Republicans majority control for the first time in 40 years.

According to political strategist Charlie Cook, [...]

Iowa Liberal: The obnoxiously vocal minority.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:56:39 -0500

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Boehlert points out that the libruls as the root of all evil jive has diminishing rates of return.

Doug Hoffman was, first and foremost, a media candidate (a media creation), which means we are entering a very new and different realm in American politics. We’re entering a sort of [...]

Caffeinated Thoughts: Branstad Baggage: Lt. Governor Joy Corning

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:56:04 -0500

Yeah, this can’t be good for the Branstad campaign. Former Lt. Governor Joy Corning (pictured above with Governor Branstad) who ran with and served with former Governor Terry Branstad was making robocalls for One Iowa in support of same-sex marriage.

Jason Clayworth at the Des Moines [...]

Coralville Courier: Obama tells us one thing, does another

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:48:54 -0500

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Obama's religious affilation apparently changes depending on who his audience is. To some he says he is a Christian. To others he has said he is a Muslim. To many he defended his association with the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. To those who inquired about that relationship he [...]

Iowa Independent: Iowa senators applaud nation’s veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:34:46 -0500

U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin bridged the great political divide today to issue similar statements praising and honoring America’s veterans.

Grassley’s official statement:

America’s veterans put their lives on the line to defend freedom, protect national security and secure the safety of loved ones at home.

It’s important on Veterans [...]

Bleeding Heartland: Rematch coming in Iowa House district 84

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:57 -0500

Ed Tibbetts of the Quad-City Times reports that Ross Paustian will again challenge State Representative Elesha Gayman in Iowa House district 84. In 2008, Gayman defeated Paustian by about 800 votes, 52.4 percent to 47.4 percent.

It was a dispiriting loss for Republicans on several levels. Paustian led election-night [...]

Coralville Courier: 81% View U.S. Military Favorably This Veterans Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:18:16 -0500

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As the nation honors its veterans today, 81% of Americans say they have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military, the highest finding in five years of surveying by Rasmussen Reports. [...]

Price of Politics: Same-Sex Marriage Again

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:09:00 -0500

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Iowa Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Vander Plaats is again making same-sex marriage a campaign issue. Earlier today, former Lt. Governor Joy Corning told the Des Moines Register she is lending her voice to a "robocall" effort to promote marriage equality in the state.

Corning was lt. governor [...]

Coralville Courier: People are sick of Obama speeches

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:59:31 -0500

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"The Sunday NY Times questioned Obama's one true gift, saying his speeches do not inspire anymore. Here's the dirty little secret: People are sick of speeches. They want jobs!" - Rush Limbaugh

Editor's Note: You hear that liberals? People don't want speeches, they want substance!

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John Deeth: Taking the day off

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:00 -0500

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Taking the day off

Veteran's Day is traditionally my outdoor cleanup day, as it comes at a convenient time just after election day. (I've got a lull for at least a couple days... after that we'll see.) Plus it's one of those rare days that I get off but [...]

Mickelson's Podcast: Wednesday November 11 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:17:00 -0500

Talking about a nearly fatal drinking episode... then a money guy says the dollar is dying...good? Makes room for a new, kinder and more fair currency....

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O. Kay Henderson - Radio Iowa: A Friday the 13th announcement

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:16:33 -0500

This Friday night in Ames supporters of Texas Congressman Ron Paul will be crossing paths with fans of Skillet, a Christian Band making a stop in Ames on their "Awake and Alive" tour. It has prompted officials at the Iowa State Center to issue an advisory. Read it below. Stephens Auditorium PARKING ANNOUNCEMENT Ames ¬ [...]

Coralville Courier: Veterans are special people

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:04 -0500

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Thank you Veterans. Veteran’s Day November 11, honors all who have served and are now serving in time of war and peace, living or deceased. Each person is connected to the past and future when they raise their hand to swear the following oath.

The Enlisted Oath

I do solemnly swear (or [...]

Price of Politics: Trompeter back to California

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500

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As you regular readers know, it's not ALL politics here. Just wanted to pass along that our old friend, Jeanette Trompeter, is headed back to California. Jeanette is going back to where it all started, her former station in San Luis Obispo. She will be the evening anchor there. Jeanette [...]

Caffeinated Thoughts: The Stupak-Pitts Amendment Doesn’t Hurt Women, Abortion Does

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:39:11 -0500

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Ann Neumann didn’t like yesterday’s post on the Stupak Amendment. Complaining about my lack of compromise. Sorry, when it comes to the sanctity of life, I don’t compromise. She notes:

There is no compromise when your work is to eliminate the most common medical procedure for women in the [...]

Iowa Independent: Pataki: GOP should focus on pocketbook issues

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:32:03 -0500

The Republican Party should steer clear of infighting and focus on the fiscal issues that unite them, former New York Gov. George Pataki told the Associated Press on the eve of a speech in Iowa.

Pataki was the keynote speaker at the Scott County Republican Party’s Ronald Reagan Dinner [...]

the cman blog: IEA Begins To Come Clean on Peak Oil

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:20:27 -0500

Back in August, we covered an unexpected outbreak of honesty from the International Energy Agency regarding global oil supplies. At that time, we had the IEA Chief Economist admitting for the first time that most of the world’s largest oil fields were at or near peak production.

This week more [...]

Iowa Politics Insider: Support marriage equality, GOP’s Corning says in new robo call

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:12:07 -0500

Joy Corning and Terry Branstad at an event last year.

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Joy Corning has a new robo call that asks Iowans to support marriage equality for same-sex couples.

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Essential Estrogen: No, Samantha Miller, thank God for you!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:48:04 -0500

Women who begin to use the Internet -- especially women of older generations -- are often shocked to find how much sexism truly exists on what everyone says is a great equalizer or the last true egalitarian culture. Once the connection is made, it is easy to point out [...]

Newton Independent: City of Newton seeks Skiff board 'confidentiality agreements'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:19:26 -0500

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By PETER HUSSMANN

The Newton City Attorney has made an open records request to the counsel for the Skiff Medical Center Board of Trustees seeking copies of "confidentiality agreements" allegedly signed by board members at the request of its consulting firm B.E. Smith.

In a letter dated Tuesday to Edwin McIntosh of [...]

Politically Speaking: Thune’s Iowa mention

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:58:26 -0500

U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is a guy some Republicans want to see a run for president. After his bruising 2004 win that knocked Democratic heavyweight Tom Daschle out of a seat, Thune can be forgiven if he takes his 2010 re-election bid with less concern and [...]

Iowa Independent: Paustian set for rematch with Gayman

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:52:18 -0500

Voters will get a replay of the wild and contentious race for state House District 84, as Republican Ross Paustian will once again challenge Democratic Rep. Elesha Gayman, according to Quad-City Times reporter Ed Tibbetts.

On Election Night, Paustian looked victorious, with early returns showing him with a narrow [...]

hawkeyegop: Today is Veterans Day. ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:06 -0500

Today is Veterans Day. Last week, I was able to fulfill a dream and visit Pearl Harbor. I took this picture as our boat approached the Arizona Memorial along Battleship Row. Looking down on the remains of the Arizona and the more than 1000 sailors entombed [...]

Bleeding Heartland: Republicans trying to have it both ways on I-JOBS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:21:01 -0500

Attacking Governor Chet Culver's I-JOBS infrastructure bonding initiative continues to be a staple of Republican Party rhetoric. I've written about the GOP's misleading talking points before, but State Representative Chris Rants added a new twist at last night's fundraising dinner in Scott County. Not long ago, Rants altered' [...]