Craig Robinson Archive

TIR blogger and photographer Dave Davidson attended the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association meeting today. It seems as if Governor Culver sent Davidson a message when he was getting his picture taken. Or maybe the Governor’s “hidden message” was intended for someone else in the audience. Recently, members of the media told Culver that he needs to be more assessable and friendly to the ... Full story

Yesterday’s story about Governor Culver’s Chief of Staff ordering a subordinate to intimidate a Des Moines Register reporter should disturb all Iowans, not just Republicans. Yet, what is the most disturbing development in this entire ordeal is how John Frew, Culver’s Chief of Staff, responded to my request for comment on the matter. Frew is the ... Full story

GOP Gubernatorial candidate Chris Rants is worried that the Republican primary for governor is simply going to be a name ID and popularity contest, not a vigorous debate about the issues facing the state. In an effort to get people to focus on various issues, Rants has agreed to participate ... Full story

For months, Democrats nationwide have criticized Republicans for being the party of “no.” In his speech in Des Moines on Saturday night, Vice President Joe Biden continued that line of attack when he said, “I know what Republicans are against, but I honestly don’t know what they are for. What would they have done?” While I’m ... Full story

TheIowaRepublican.com will Cover Vice President Joe Biden visit to Iowa LIVE While the political divide that exists between Republicans and Democrats is wide, the political community in Iowa is still rather small. When the Iowa Democratic Party announced that Vice President Joe Biden would be headlining their annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, I sent Norm ... Full story

TheIowaRepublican.com is at the First Annual Scott County Ronald Reagan Dinner. The room is packed. Nearly 350 people are expected to attend. Former New York Governor George Pataki is the keynote speaker. Christian Fong, Chris Rants, Rod Roberts and Bob Vander Plaats are in attendance and will each get five minutes to ... Full story

Roxanne Conlin has released a web video that announces her candidacy for the United State Senate. Conlin is a liberal, millionaire, trial attorney from Des Moines. Full story

Governor Culver gave labor unions until Friday November, 6th (That’s Today) to renegotiate. Its 6:22 p.m. Governor, I’m sure there are a lot of state workers wondering if you were successful in negotiating with the unions so they can keep their jobs. Full story

Four Republican gubernatorial candidates attended the Crawford and Ida County Barnstorming for Governor last night. 100 people were in attendance to listen to the candidates and cast their vote on who they preferred. The Results are as follows: Vander Plaats: 33% Rants: 28% Fong: 21% Roberts: 18% KTIV TV 4 from Sioux City was there and covered the event. You can read their report from the event by ... Full story

Iowa’s Congressman Steve King questions NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on his comments about Rush Limbaugh. King points out that two of the owners of the Miami Dolphins, J-Lo and Fergie, have made more divisive comments than Limbaugh has. As a member of the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie compares the CIA to the Bloodz and the Crips ... Full story