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Hi, my name is Krusty Konservative. I’m a gutless anonymous blogger. I have now accepted the fact that I’m a coward like Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison who wrote the Federalist Papers under the name Publius. Ben Franklin is another coward too since he used pseudonyms like Silence Dogood, Harry Meanwell, Alice Addertongue, Richard ... Full story

By Emily Geiger Remember how, when Obama and the Dems were pushing so hard to get the votes to pass Obamacare, we were promised that there would be absolutely no federal funding of abortion? Remember how the few (allegedly) pro-life Democrats supposedly secured promised about his from the president himself, and in fact, Obama even promised to sign ... Full story

It looks like I got under the skin of Sue Dvorsky, the new Chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Party.  IDP sent out the following press release late yesterday afternoon: Chairwoman Dvorsky Statement on Sexist Allegations by The Iowa Republican Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement this afternoon in response to ... Full story

By Emily Geiger There were some fascinating tidbits in the Register yesterday. First, there was an article talking about how the West Des Moines Police Department is recruiting more minorities because, out of a police force of 66 officer, there is one woman and one black person. That does seem more than a bit lopsided to me. ... Full story

Former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich campaigned with Iowa 3rd congressional district republican candidate Brad Zaun at a breakfast held at the Des Moines Christian school Monday morning.  Photos by Dave Davidson.  All 85 images at HereInIowa.com... Full story

You must be an idiot if you didn’t think I’d take the entire week following the 4th of July off.  I have a little rule that says if I get a Monday off of work, I’ll do whatever I can to take the rest of the week off because I’m not going to be worth squat.  So don’t be upset that I didn’t post anything, ... Full story

Browse videos with Joe the Plumber, Herman Cain, Brad Zaun from the Des Moines Tea Party & more July 4th West Des Moines parade fuzography by Dave Davidson. 4th of July Fuzography- Joe The Plumber at the Des Moines Tea Party- Herman Cain at the Des Moines Tea Party- Brad Zaun - Boswell Isn't Listening... Full story

By Emily Geiger Hope you all enjoyed a long holiday weekend.  I know I did. I’m still really not back in the swing of things,  I’m going to have to rip off Krusty’s “You Must be an Idiot.” Idiot #1:  Michael Steele, who recently said that the nine-year-old conflict in Afghanistan was a mistaken "war of ... Full story

I have been involved in a whole new campaign since the primary and I'm excited to share it.  I have split my time between reading all the anti Bob Vander Plaats's entries here at theIowaRepublican.com and looking into sending my son Nate to China for a short term missions trip.  Both require a lot of time. ... Full story

I’m fascinated by Bob Vander Plaats.  Don’t laugh. I’m serious. I know that I’ve been guilty of calling him a perpetual politician, a constant campaigner, and three or five time loser depending on how you at home want to score it.  Still, Bob Vander Plaats has been able to do more than a lot ... Full story