-
Chairwoman Dvorsky calls on House Republicans to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
by Michael Hunt May 16, 2012Steve King Chooses Partisan Gridlock over Constituent Security in Iowa Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives forthcoming vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). “The Violence Against Women Act was first enacted in 1994 and... -
Chairwoman Dvorsky’s Statement on the Republican Party of Iowa’s 2012 Lincoln Dinner: “Partisan Extremism has Fractured the Republican Party and Jeopardizes the Economy”
by Michael Hunt May 5, 2012Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement regarding the Republican Party of Iowa Lincoln Dinner, to be held tonight in Des Moines. The keynote speaker for the event is Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. “Tonight, from beginning to end, Iowa Republicans will use every... -
Iowa Democrats Announce Results of 2012 District Convention Elections
by Michael Hunt May 2, 2012Des Moines, IA – Thirty-five Iowa Democrats were elected to serve as National delegates for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC, during Saturday’s District Conventions. “The District conventions demonstrated once again our state party’s tremendous capacity to identify outstanding activists and leaders who will represent our Iowa and... -
IDP Announces the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
by Michael Hunt May 1, 2012DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party has announced its honorees for the 2012 Hall of Fame celebration, which will induct Senator Jack Kibbie and Michael Gartner as Outstanding Elected official and Outstanding Supporter, respectively. “Our 2012 honorees and Hall of Fame inductees represent the best of political involvement... -
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to Keynote the 2012 Hall of Fame Celebration
by Michael Hunt April 27, 2012DES MOINES – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2012 Hall of Fame Celebration, party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky announced today. The occasion will take place on June 15 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. “It’s an honor to... -
Iowa Democrats to Gather for District Conventions
by Michael Hunt April 26, 2012Des Moines, IA – On Saturday, each of Iowa’s four congressional districts will host their 2012 District Convention. District Convention delegates were elected at the County Conventions held in March and will also serve as delegates at the State Convention on June 16. District Convention delegates will elect members to... -
Chairwoman Dvorsky’s Statement on President Obama’s Commitment to Keeping Student Loan Interest Rates Low, and the impact of the Romney-Ryan Budget on Education
by Michael Hunt April 26, 2012Des Moines, IA – With student loans set to double on July 1st affecting 255,000 Iowa students if Congress doesn’t act, Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement: “President Obama believes, as I do, that we must keep interest rates on student loans low so more Americans... -
Statement from Chairwoman Dvorsky on Sen. Kent Sorenson’s Inflammatory Fundraising Email
by Michael Hunt April 18, 2012DES MOINES – Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement in response to an inflammatory fundraising email from Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson. In the email, Sorenson called Democrats “pro-death” and disparaged the service of three Democratic senators. “Senator Sorenson’s remarks represent the worst display of political discord I can... -
Chairwoman Dvorsky: “I Agree with Rick Santorum. Mitt Romney is Frightening.”
by Michael Hunt April 17, 2012Des Moines – Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement upon learning of fundraising mailers from Rick Santorum that have begun arriving in Iowa mailboxes this week which include a strongly-worded warning to his supporters about the likely Republican nominee, Mitt Romney. The letter signed by Santorum and paid for... -
Statement from Chairwoman Dvorsky on Senator Grassley Voting No on the Buffett Rule and Against Millionaires and Billionaires Paying Their Fair Share
by Michael Hunt April 16, 2012Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement after Senator Chuck Grassley voted against allowing a vote on the Buffett Rule, which would ensure that millionaires and billionaires are paying their fair share in taxes, just like middle-class families across the country. “Today, Senator Grassley...
Articles and blog posts from around Iowa. Links will take you away from IowaDemocrats.org.
Chairwoman Dvorsky’s statement following President Obama’s remarks in support of Marriage Equality
Stand with Iowa’s State Treasurer: Encourage Mitt Romney to Release his Tax Returns!
“Campaign’s Silence on Fair Pay Act Spoke Volumes about Romney’s Agenda”
Iowa Women Reject Romney’s War on Women
IDP Hispanic Caucus responds to Sen. Rubio’s endorsement of Mitt Romney
Romney’s ‘Etch-A-Sketch’ Can’t Erase Extreme Positions
Politically Speaking: Republican Sioux City businessman among Democrat Vilsack’s congressional campaign team
Globe Gazette: GOP lawmaker introduces bill designed to ban abortion
DMR: Responding to proposed abortion ban, Iowa Democrats accuse Republicans of losing focus on jobs and the economy
Factcheck.org: Unproven Jobs Claim in Pro-Romney Ad
-
Chairwoman Dvorsky’s statement following President Obama’s remarks in support of Marriage Equality
by Michael Hunt May 9, 2012Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement following President Obama’s remarks today (5/9/12) in support of marriage equality. “Today, President Obama echoed the sentiments of countless Iowans who believe all loving couples should be able to honor their commitments through marriage. In 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court... -
IDP is Now Accepting Applications for our 2012 Democratic National Convention Page Program
by Michael Hunt May 8, 2012In just a few months, the Iowa Democratic Party will join delegates from across the country to share in the excitement of re-nominating Barack Obama for President! And once again, we are inviting talented young people across the state who wish to represent Iowa to apply to participate in the... -
Available Now: Tickets for the 2012 Hall of Fame Celebration!
by Michael Hunt May 3, 2012This summer the Iowa Democratic Party will once again honor outstanding elected officials and activists who are standing up for Democratic values at our 13th annual Hall of Fame Celebration. The occasion will take place on June 15 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, on the... -
Iowa Democrats Announce Results of 2012 District Convention Elections
by Michael Hunt May 2, 2012Des Moines, IA – Thirty-five Iowa Democrats were elected to serve as National delegates for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC, during Saturday’s District Conventions. “The District conventions demonstrated once again our state party’s tremendous capacity to identify outstanding activists and leaders who will represent our Iowa and... -
GOP Agenda Holds State Budget Hostage and Violates Law
by Michael Hunt May 1, 2012Over and over the last two years, Republicans in the House and Senate have abandoned their pledge to focus on growing the economy, and instead each time they’ve returned to the Capitol promoting little more than a divisive social agenda. The saga continued in April with Iowa House Republicans holding... -
IDP Announces the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
by Michael Hunt May 1, 2012DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party has announced its honorees for the 2012 Hall of Fame celebration, which will induct Senator Jack Kibbie and Michael Gartner as Outstanding Elected official and Outstanding Supporter, respectively. “Our 2012 honorees and Hall of Fame inductees represent the best of political involvement... -
Dvorsky: “We Are Organized, Energetic and Inclusive.”
by Michael Hunt April 24, 2012In light of the focus on the Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee meeting this past weekend, it seemed appropriate to provide a review of the leadership team that guides the Iowa Democratic Party’s agenda and principles across the state of Iowa. As I have said many times, the... -
Your Ticket to the 2012 Democratic National Convention
by Michael Hunt April 23, 2012Do you want to experience the unforgettable thrill of standing up to re-nominate Barack Obama for President? Well, this is your chance. In September, the city of Charlotte will welcome thousands of delegates from across the country to the Democratic National Convention. And you could be one of them! Our... -
Statement from Chairwoman Dvorsky on Sen. Kent Sorenson’s Inflammatory Fundraising Email
by Michael Hunt April 18, 2012DES MOINES – Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement in response to an inflammatory fundraising email from Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson. In the email, Sorenson called Democrats “pro-death” and disparaged the service of three Democratic senators. “Senator Sorenson’s remarks represent the worst display of political discord I can... -
Governor Branstad Becomes Latest Lukewarm Endorsement for Mitt Romney
by Michael Hunt April 10, 2012Des Moines, IA – Governor Terry Branstad’s last-minute endorsement of Mitt Romney’s campaign came as a surprise considering statements made by himself, his staff, and top Republicans during the Iowa Caucuses. But as the Republican primary process nears an end, today’s announcement is merely another tepid endorsement from a previously...