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Democratic Senators elect leaders — Will focus on job creation during 2013 session
by Michael Hunt November 19, 2012Iowa Senate News Release November 18, 2012 Contact: 515-281-3901 (Des Moines) On Sunday, November 18, the new 26-member Democratic majority of the Iowa Senate met for the first time to elect their legislative leaders and welcome four newly elected members. (Photos below.) Senator Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs will again... -
IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky’s Statement on Google’s $75 Million Investment in Iowa Wind Farm
by Michael Hunt November 15, 2012Des Moines — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky released the following statement on Google’s announcement that it will invest $75 million in a central Iowa wind farm that produces enough electricity to power 15,000 homes: “Support for the wind energy industry is a non-partisan issue in Iowa. Today, we... -
Republicans’ Voter Suppression Strategy Failed — Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz makes list of worst election officials
by Michael Hunt November 9, 2012Des Moines — Two articles today highlighted the issue of voter access and the impact Republican led efforts to suppress the vote had on the 2012 election. “As several observers have noticed, one party’s strategy this year involved getting far more people to vote, while another’s seemed to involve having... -
Democrats retain Majority, hold 26-23 edge in Iowa Senate
by Michael Hunt November 7, 2012Democrats tonight retained the Majority in the Iowa State Senate, winning key open-seat races in Districts 18, 42 and 49. Democrats also unseated two Republican incumbents: Merlin Bartz of Grafton and Shawn Hamerlinck of Dixon. Senate Democrats also withstood far-right challenges against Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs,... -
Iowa Democratic Party to Hold Election Night Events Across Iowa
by Michael Hunt November 6, 2012DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party will hold election night events across the state featuring Senator Tom Harkin, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Congressman Bruce Braley, Congressman Dave Loebsack, Fourth District congressional candidate Christie Vilsack, OFA State Director Brad Anderson , and IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky. Des Moines Election Night... -
TONIGHT: Election Night Celebration in Des Moines
by Michael Hunt November 6, 2012DES MOINES – Tonight, the Iowa Democratic Party will host an election night celebration event with Congressman Leonard Boswell, Senator Tom Harkin, IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky and OFA State Director Brad Anderson at the Hotel Ft. Des Moines. Doors will open to the public at 8:30 PM. Press may begin... -
When Will Mitt Romney Stand Up to Extremism?
by Michael Hunt October 26, 2012The Clock Is Ticking… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8GUiSYstGw&feature=youtu.be -
Ames Tribune and Des Moines Register Agree: Steve King has failed to represent the priorities of Iowa’s 4th District
by Michael Hunt October 22, 2012Editorial boards conclude that Vilsack is better equipped to advocate for constituents, eliminate gridlock Des Moines — Steve King’s failure to effectively represent his constituents while in congress was laid out with striking simplicity in two Iowa editorial board endorsements on Sunday. The Ames Tribune and Des Moines Register... -
“Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of Senator Ward and Senator Gronstal”
by Michael Hunt October 15, 2012“Today has been a sad day of tragic loss in the “family” of the Iowa Senate. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families and friends of Senator Ward and Senator Gronstal. For the rest of us, this may be an opportunity to reflect that each public servant is... -
Statement from Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky on the Passing of Sen. Pat Ward
by Michael Hunt October 15, 2012Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky released the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Pat Ward: “We are very sad to learn of Senator Pat Ward’s passing. This is a loss for the whole Iowa Senate family. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with...
Articles and blog posts from around Iowa. Links will take you away from IowaDemocrats.org.
“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
DMR Ed Board: Branstad disregards openness pledge
Ames Tribune: Blueprint or boondoggle?
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A Look Back: Varnum v Brien
by Michael Hunt August 3, 2012In a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court held that the Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution. The decision struck the language from Iowa Code section 595.2 limiting civil marriage to a man... -
The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for Canvassers.
by Michael Hunt July 9, 2012The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for Canvassers. The job description will include the following staff functions and is a temporary, part-time position for the summer and fall of 2012: • Contacting registered voters by canvassing door-to-door in assigned regions of Iowa • Phoning registered voters • Building for... -
Statement from the Iowa Democratic Party: In Remembrance of Doris Ann Peick
by Michael Hunt July 6, 2012Des Moines – “For nearly half a century, Doris Ann Peick was an iconic force for the Democratic Party and labor activists across Iowa. “Mother” Peick was political to the core. No one worked harder or gave more to support candidates, campaigns, political and labor causes than Doris Ann did... -
Branstad’s Administration Reflects the Republicans’ Continued Attempt to Suppress Voting Rights for Iowans
by Michael Hunt July 2, 2012Des Moines — Governor Terry Branstad is again in the news sending the erroneous and damaging message that Iowa wants to restrict the ability of its residents to exercise their civic duty and vote. Two years ago, Gov. Branstad reversed a six-year policy that restored voting rights to felons after... -
5-4 Vote Upholds Obama’s Affordable Care Act
by Michael Hunt June 28, 2012Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld President Obama’s Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 vote. From the Associated Press: “WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a pivotal point in the presidential campaign, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s sweeping federal health care law handed the Democratic... -
Branstad vs Branstad: Health Care Version
by Michael Hunt June 25, 2012Today the Des Moines Register ran this headline: “Terry Branstad offers sharp critique of ‘Obamacare’ in anticipation of Supreme Court ruling” But during a 2007 Iowa Public Television program, Branstad said Iowa should enact health care reform that mirrors Iowa’s approach to car insurance. Here lies the Pro-mandate, Anti-mandate argument... -
Here’s What is Waiting for Romney in Iowa
by Michael Hunt June 23, 2012Since January, we’ve watched Romney’s pop-up campaign come and go, we’ve seen him win and then lose the caucus, we’ve seen increased republican support for Ron Paul and we’ve watched the Iowa GOP self-deconstruct with their lack of coordination and leadership. It’s no wonder Romney’s people decided to go it... -
Official State Party Platform Prioritization
by Michael Hunt June 17, 20121. We support Obamacare, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). 2. We support equal pay for equal work. 3. We oppose corporations having the same constitutional rights as people, and money equaling free speech. 4. We support the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions including... -
State Convention Update: Iowa Democrats Fighting for the Middle Class, Republicans Just Fighting
by Michael Hunt June 16, 2012Des Moines – The Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa are each holding their state conventions today. But that is where the similarities end. Earlier in the day, a host of statewide and national Democratic Party leaders, including Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Senator Tom Harkin and Iowa... -
2012 #IADems Convention
by IDP Staff June 16, 2012The 2012 Iowa Democratic Party Convention is under way. Follow along on Twitter, @IowaDemocrats, or check out the Storify feed below. [View the story "2012 #IADems Convention" on Storify]