Posts Tagged ‘Democratic’

By James M. Johnson It is possible -- not just hypothetical, but actually possible -- that the Republican Party may seize control of the entire executive branch of the State of Iowa in next November’s election. Nationally, polls indicate so much voter frustration over the incompetence of the Democratic Party, the election of 2010 may make the ... Full story

Written by Chuck Laudner “Who am I? And why am I here?” Admiral Stockdale’s introductory comment in the 1992 Vice Presidential debate would seem just as appropriate for 2010 American politics. Set aside for today’s purposes the Democrat Party’s true mission, for whom everybody either knows or is quickly learning. Rather, the Republican Party and ... Full story

While Governor Chet Culver is a continent away on an oddly timed visit to Iraq, back home, Jonathan Narcisse is announcing that he will primary the embattled incumbent governor in the June 8th primary. Narcisse, a former member of the Des Moines School Board, announced his candidacy today. Narcisse is no stranger to Democratic politics. He ... Full story

You wouldn’t know it, but the Republicans are not the only political party in the state that has to deal with warring factions in its midst. Democrats have equal or greater animosity occurring within their party. The only difference is, they don’t talk about it on the only statewide radio station, or maybe programs ... Full story

Healthcare Throw Down at the Blair House Today Today, President Obama will try to paint Republican members of Congress as obstructionists since Nancy Pelosi doesn’t have to votes in the House of Representatives to pass the Senate’s healthcare bill. This is more of a photo op than anything else, but I always get nervous when the leftist ... Full story

Written by William C. Brown An Attorney with BrownWinick in Des Moines The April, 2009 decision of the Iowa Supreme Court in Varnum v. Brien has resulted in loud cries from many Iowans for an amendment to the Iowa Constitution outlawing gay marriage. Leadership in the Democratic ... Full story

Scott Brown's senate victory in Massachusetts should inspire everyone in America! Republicans, TEApublicans, Independents and even Democrats should be proud right?  I mean wasn't it unamerican to not be in awe of Obama's victory in 08.  Can't even dems share some token inspiration for such a monumental sentimental victory? Forty Seven years Ted Kennedy held his senate seat.  ... Full story

Well it’s the first Monday after new years and so it’s time to publish some resolutions.  I’ve been thinking of what mine would be.  I’ve been thinking of what our state and country should be.  It seems some of the same ole resolution ideas come up year after year. Carl Rove wrote in a recent story, “In 2010, ... Full story

Midnight manipulations, closed door deals, criminal-like compromise and senate sellouts… Is this the type of Christmas tradition Obama is preparing for America on his first ever Christmas eve in the White House? If Obama is the Scrooge then the “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” in a story too scary for kids is Iowa’s own Nebraska neighbor and Branstad ... Full story