Posts Tagged ‘1st CD’

Ben Lange, the rising conservative candidate in Iowa's 1st congressional race, released a video today dismantling a recent attack ad launched by the liberal Democrat incumbent Bruce Braley. In the video, Lange defines Braley's ad as the same old politics and urges Braley to discuss the real issues facing Eastern Iowans, like rising ... Full story

What is with politicians these days?  Is it impossible for some of them to give a simple yes or no answer to a question?  Unfortunately, that is the case with Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley. A couple weeks ago at the Iowa State Fair, I asked Congressman Braley if he supported the mosque, or the “learning center” ... Full story

The current political environment may be the most favorable that Iowa Republicans have ever experienced. The last time Republicans had a favorable environment like this was in 1994. That year, they re-elected Governor Terry Branstad after a bitter primary with 57% of the vote, won 63 seats in the Iowa House, and ... Full story

Ben Lange Responds to Opponent's Latest Claims that the CIA and DHS are Unconstitutional: 'Bizarre, Uninformed, and Irresponsible' INDEPENDENCE, IA - Ben Lange, a rising conservative candidate seeking the Republican nomination to challenge the liberal Democrat incumbent Bruce Braley in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, today sharply rebuked statements reportedly made by Will Johnson, his ... Full story

Ben Lange Responds to Opponent's Claim the Afghanistan War Was Unconstitutional: 'Even Ron Paul Supported It' INDEPENDENCE, IA - Ben Lange, a rising conservative candidate in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, recently responded to his Primary opponent's statement made yesterday to the Quad City Times that the Afghanistan War was unconstitutional: In the aftermath of ... Full story

1st Congressional District Candidate Ben Lange has a new web video on his website. It’s a great example of how candidates should use new media sources like YouTube to communicate to voters. Unlike his primary opponents, Lange has hired a campaign manager, Cody Brown. Brown talked to TheIowaRepublican.com last week and was very impressive. Below is the video. ... Full story

DES MOINES -- Ben Lange, a small business owner from Independence, filed paperwork today with the Iowa Secretary of State to become the first candidate to officially challenge liberal Democrat incumbent, Bruce Braley, in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. Lange’s filing comes less than a week after another challenger, Brian Cook, dropped his congressional bid and endorsed ... Full story

“Populist” Democrat Bruce Braley appeared on the FOX Business Channel last night but didn’t seem to appreciate the frank conversation about his voting record: As the hosts note, Braley like to talk tough about taking on Wall Street and fighting ... Full story

Our Declaration of Independence states simply yet powerfully: “that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights; that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” To my knowledge, no other nation on this planet uses these words as the foundation for their society. I believe this ... Full story