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While everyone knows we Iowans are all about the warm fuzzies, yesterday’s Vilsack endorsement of the Clinton Campaign may have been less about the fuzz and more about the dough. According to a post at the NY Times, the Clinton Campaign has agreed to help ‘erase’ at least a portion of the $430,000 debt Tom [...]

A Women for Hillary Power Lunch has been scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow, March 28. At that time, there will be a live web chat with Campaign Manager Patti Solis Doyle, Senior Advisor Ann Lewis, Director of Policy Neera Tanden and Senior Policy Advisor Leecia Eve. More info available on the Clinton web [...]

There’s a quick and interesting read in the Quad City paper today about one of Iowa’s newest Democratic Congressmen, Bruce Braley. It seems that Braley, a freshman from Iowa’s first district, chaired a House meeting. While this may not seem like a big deal, the article states that historians at the paper “could not find [...]

Perhaps because he was aware Sen. Hillary Clinton would be in Des Moines this morning, Sen. Sam Brownback is scheduled to begin his in Iowa in the typical liberal stronghold known as Iowa City. Here are the particulars for those interested: Iowa City Coffee Reception with Senator Sam Brownback 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wig and [...]

Very quickly, because even I’m growing tired of the Clinton-Vilsack speculation… There’s an article at the New York Sun stating that not only will the Vilsack’s be endorsing Clinton, but will take on key roles within the campaign. Sources said Mr. Vilsack will be named a national chairman of the campaign in Des Moines today, [...]

A few moments ago I received a phone call which lit the light bulb dangling above my head. While it is true the Clinton Campaign expects two major endorsements tomorrow, my caller informed me the only name I need to know is “Vilsack.” That is, both Vilsacks. The scenario — and I have to admit [...]

You may have read the article in today’s Des Moines Register which discussed a roughly $250,000 spending boost for the Iowa Highway Patrol’s Executive Protection Unit. The funding increase, according to the article, is to provide salary, benefits, equipment, training, uniforms and cars for two additional troopers. The additional troopers are needed, said Communications Director [...]

According to staffers in the Clinton campaign, there will be two key endorsements on Monday. Former Gov. Vilsack has already indicated he will be one. Is Sen. Tom Harkin (a former Vilsack supporter) the other? Or, is it Rep. Leonard Boswell? He might be beholden to do so since Clinton has agreed to keynote his [...]

The Iowa Democratic Party is seeking nominations for the 8th annual Hall of Fame scheduled for Saturday, June 2, in Cedar Rapids. First, its so good to see the IDP doing anything outside of Des Moines. Here’s hoping this starts a trend. Each year, two individuals are inducted into the Hall of Fame and placed [...]

It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the politics of the day. Did you see that video? How many people turned out for that rally? He said what in Nevada?! Actually, it is way too easy to find yourself buried under the daily happenings and ripples. What I want and need you to do [...]