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Former Santorum National Campaign Manager to Advise Clovis Campaign

Posted  June 18th, 2013  by  Craig Robinson

Mike Biundo has a lot of fond memories of Iowa, but now he wants to make some more.  Following his campaign kick-off last week, U.S. Senate candidate Sam Clovis has hired RightOn Strategies to serve as his general consultant for his campaign. Biundo served as Rick Santorum’s national campaign manager in 2012 during the nomination [...]

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Like President Obama, Does Bruce Braley Trust the IRS with Iowans’ Tax Dollars?

Posted  June 18th, 2013  by  The Iowa Republican

Washington, D.C. – In the wake of the numerous Washington scandals, including that in which the IRS unfairly targeted conservative groups, lawmakers are raising serious questions over whether more taxpayer dollars and trust should be handed over to the IRS in order to implement the next stages of ObamaCare. This decision also comes on the [...]

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Iowa News

Pro-lifers Celebrate Arrival of “Choose Life” Plates in Iowa

Posted  June 18th, 2013  by  Kevin Hall

For the first time in state history, pro-life Iowans can promote their message on car license plates. Following a decade-long effort spearheaded by Iowa Right to Life, the new “Choose Life” license plates debuted in the state on Monday. They are available at your county treasurer’s office. “We are thrilled the pro-life citizens across the [...]

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Iowa News

Immigration Reform is Losing Proposition for Republicans

Posted  June 17th, 2013  by  Craig Robinson

The debate over immigration reform continues to rage in the nation’s capitol.  There are three sides to the current debate – Republicans who are pushing for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, Republicans who are opposed to anything that looks or smells like amnesty, and finally the Democrats, who are content to watch the [...]

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Kevin’s Korner: Branstad’s Sixth, Big Liberty’s Plan and Adios Marco

Posted  June 16th, 2013  by  Kevin Hall

Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. There’s nothing worse than a late blooming philosopher. Is Edward Snowden a hero or villain? A patriot or a traitor? A whistleblower or a liar? Truth is, we don’t yet know. Let’s see how it plays out. In case it wasn’t already completely obvious that Governor Branstad is running [...]

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Iowa News

Republican Leaders Help Mosiman Launch 2014 Campaign

Posted  June 14th, 2013  by  Kevin Hall

Iowa Republican leaders wasted no time helping new State Auditor Mary Mosiman get her 2014 campaign off to a strong start. Mosiman was appointed by Governor Branstad to replace the departing David Vaudt last month. Upon assuming office, Mosiman immediately announced her intentions to run for the state auditor’s position next year. GOP activists, officials [...]

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Register Still Spinning for Gay Marriage

By Emily Geiger I find it pretty ironic that the Register was openly questioning polls conducted earlier this year because of who was conducting the polls, and now it wants the public to take its own poll seriously. You want to...
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Republicans React to Dems Fleeing Iowa State House: UPDATED: Paulsen Reax

On a day when a Black History Month celebration was scheduled to take place at the State Capitol, all 40 Iowa House Democrats fled the building to protest two gun bills brought to the floor by Republicans. Democrat House Leader...
by Kevin Hall
 

 
 
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Veterans for Perry Coalition Released With New Web Ad

Last week, Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced the formation of the Veterans for Perry Coalition aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, S.C.  The veterans coalition reflects the strong support from veterans across the natio...
by The Iowa Republican
 

 

 
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Sen. Schoenjahn Helps Himself to Truck Load of Iowa Road Maps

If all goes as planned, the Iowa legislature could wrap up it’s session today. That means legislators will be packing up their things and heading for home. One legislator, State Senator Brian Schoenjahn, packed up more than j...
by Craig Robinson
 

 
 
 

Massachusetts Senate Race Live Stream

Steve Foley and Eric Odom from the Tax Day Tea Party are at Scott Brown’s Election Night Headquarters. They are streaming tonight’s festivities. Tune in to watch a Republican win Ted Kennedy’s err the PEOPLE’s senate se...
by Craig Robinson
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Seng’s Decision to Primary Loebsack Complicates Things for Iowa Democrats

For the first time in his political career, Congressman Dave Loebsack has to adapt to a new Congressional District. Gone is a district that included Johnson and Linn Counties, which provided him huge margins in his first two re...
by Craig Robinson