Pictures from the OFA Health Insurance Bus tour
Almost 400 people came out to the state capitol in Des Moines in support of the President’s health insurance reform plan.
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OFA Health Insurance Reform Bus Tour in Des Moines this Saturday!
All summer, Organizing for America volunteers have been at community events, going door to door, and on the phone collecting declarations of support for the President’s call for health insurance reform. As the August recess ends and members of Congress will be heading back to Washington, we will be holding... -
Iowans on the passing of Senator Kennedy
President Obama called him “one of the greatest senators of our time.” Senator Edward M. Kennedy served his country from 1962 until his death. His words and his works touched the lives of millions and we’d love to hear your memories of him. Share your memories of Senator Kennedy. -
IDP Chair Kiernan on Sen. Behn's Entrance into Race for Governor
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan today released the following statement on the announcement of Sen. Jerry Behn’s decision to enter the race for Governor: As if the Republicans didn’t have enough naysayers running for Governor, State Sen. Jerry Behn felt the need to add to the already loud chorus... -
Chairman Kiernan on Branstad's Record
News stories and rumors have been swirling around in the past couple weeks over next year’s race for Governor. Today Iowa Democratic Party Chair Michael Kiernan sent a memo to Democratic Leaders. Dear Fellow Democrat: I am writing to you because I, like you, know that Democratic leadership in Iowa... -
IDP Chairman Kiernan warns Iowans: Watch out for partisan polls in media
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan today warned Iowans to be wary of partisan polls that are disguised and presented to the Iowa media as legitimate private surveys. “This is an interesting little gimmick Doug Gross seems to have found — you conduct a partisan poll, paid for by a... -
It's State Fair Time!
The Iowa State Fair got under way last night with a great parade that stretched for miles and entertained thousands. The Iowa Democratic Party was there showing support for Governor Culver and Lt. Governor Judge and the only thing warmer than the crowds reception was the August sun. This morning... -
Kiernan: Culver re-election is top 2010 priority
From the Iowa Independent: Re-electing Gov. Chet Culver will be the main focus of the 2010 campaign, but to do so will require a strong party apparatus at all levels, Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan said. “It is no secret that I’ve been personal friends with the governor for...