Bigots in the Virginia Executive Branch Are Going Down Too Slowly

Republican Ed Gillespie ran a racist campaign against winner Democrat Ralph Northam. The chief concern of Virginia voters was health care.

I Endorse Sen. Kamala Harris for President; Sen. Warren Is 2nd

I happened to catch Sen. Kamala Harris' entire speech announcing her run for president of the United States in Oakland, CA on MSNBC. Wow!

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) Did Not Vote for Independent Judges

Sen. Ernst supported a bill for independent judges outside of the chain of command in military sexual assault cases, then voted against it.

"VICE: Dick Cheney and the Hijacking of the American Presidency"

"VICE" states w/in 3 mos. after Bush 43 was elected, Dick Cheney and other oilmen divvied up Iraqi oil fields during the Iraqi oil embargo.

Talking to Steve King's Supporters and Opponents in NW IA in 2010

In NW IA in 2010, one of Steve King's supporters in Misty's Cafe in Moville said of King, "Why, he just says what we all think, don't he?"

Trump Didn't Declare an Emergency But Wants Dictatorial Powers

I was surprised that Trump didn't declare a national emergency, which would have given him emergency powers. He evoked fear instead.

Heads of State Who Are Serial Killers Cavort Gleefully in Public

Vladimir Putin and Mohammed Bin Salman smiled broadly and high-fived each other in congratulatory fashion after murdering journalists.

College-Educated Republican Woman Now Registered As a Democrat

She split her vote in 2016, voting for both Hillary Clinton (D) and Sen. Chuck Grassley.(R-IA). The Brett Kavanaugh hearing infuriated her.

Dems Heiden and Rettig Won the Johnson Co. Supervisors' Race

Democrat Pat Heiden got the most votes; Democrat Janelle Rettig was a close second. Republican Phil Hemingway was a distant third and lost.

Democrat Rob Sand Won the Auditor's Race! He Beat the Incumbent

I heard Rob Sand speak and donated to his campaign. I'm thrilled he beat the Republican incumbent, Mary Mosiman, who didn't do her job.

Strong Populist Congressional Democrats Swept Iowa

First Dist. Dems Abby Finkenauer, 2nd Dist. Dave Loebsack (incumbent), and 3rd Dist. Cindy Axne swept Congressional races. KingThing won.

I Think Pollster J. Anne Seltzer Underestimates Women's Rage

Pollster J. Anne Seltzer doesn't poll suburbs. That's surprising considering that educated suburban women have won elections for Democrats.

Per "Mallard Fillmore," Clarence Thomas Has Joined Male MeToos

Misogynistic males like Donald Trump and Charles Grassley are drawing portraits of themselves as innocent victims of the #MeToo movement.

Johnson County Has a "Retaliatory Culture" Per Phil Hemingway

Republican Phil Hemingway alleged during the Jo. Co. Supervisor debate that Jo. Co. has a "retaliatory culture." Anonymous source concurs.

Democrat Janelle Rettig Likes Trails, Strongly Opposes CAFOs

Republican Phil Hemingway supports CAFOs; Democrat Janelle Rettig strongly opposes them; Dem Pat Heiden supports agriculture (pro-CAFO).

"Remember Kavanaugh" Is Sen. Grassley's Sexist Rallying Cry

"Remember Kavanaugh!" sounds like "Remember the Alamo." Texans lost the Alamo. What did Sen. Grassley lose, other than his integrity?

China Jailed Its Feminists; the U.S. Arrested Feminist Protesters

Five Chinese feminists were jailed for 37 days. Trump called American feminist protesters "arsonist[s]." The patriarchy pushes back.

The Kavanaugh Hearing Is a Catastrophe for the Grand Old Party

I believe Christine Blasey Ford's allegation of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh when she was 15 and he was 17. She did her civic duty.

Nike Takes a Stand Against Racism by Hiring Colin Kaepernick

Nike gave Colin Kaepernick a job, which is more than the NFL will do. Nike's taking a stand against racism in the U.S. to get market share.

Alex Jones' Personal Page Suspended From Facebook for 30 Days

Facebook has suspended Alex Jones' personal page for 30 days but not his Infowars page. Twitter hasn't removed InfoWars. Why tolerate lies?

Canadian RAGBRAI-er Feared Getting Shot in U.S.; "No Politics!"

Early in RAGBRAI, I rode with a Canadian woman who kept shushing me on politics. "I don't want to get shot!" she said, and she was serious!

Watch Again: Trump Roundtable On Workforce Development In Iowa

President Donald Trump participated in a roundtable on workforce development in Peosta, Iowa Thursday.

Fred Hubbell Wants $$ But Not Constructive Criticism

I was invited to a fundraiser for Fred Hubbell and the flyer said, "Champion: $1000| Supporter: $500 | ... $250 ...General admission: $35."

The Iowa Democratic State Convention: Fred Hubbell & Rita Hart

Not "committing political malpractice" was a key theme at the Iowa Democratic State Convention, especially concerning the 2nd Amendment.

If Fred Hubbell Is Smart, He'll Let Cathy Speak at the Convention

Democratic gov. nominee Fred Hubbell won 55.5% of the vote, but if he's smart, he'll let Cathy Glasson speak at the state convention.

Sad About Janice Weiner's Loss; Mixed Feelings Re Carberry's Loss

I would have voted for Janice Weiner if I could have. She was the more qualified candidate. I have mixed feelings about Carberry's loss.

Hubbell Won 55.6% and Progressive Sulking Has Already Begun

I thought Fred Hubbell would get 35% to win the Democratic gubernatorial primary outright. But 55.6%? Progressives are sulking already.

I Endorse Janelle Rettig for Johnson County Supervisor

Janelle Rettig has always taken a strong stand on the environment. She voted against the closed meeting deal to buy Dick Schwab's property.

Republican Male Supremacists Play the Woman Card

Republican male supremacists play the woman card when they gender-bait bigots instead of talking about their tax cuts for the rich instead.

2nd District Iowa Democrats Vote to Cut Military Aid to Israel

Second District Iowa Dems voted to reduce or cease U.S. military aid to Israel in their platform and end the Arab-Egyptian blockade of Gaza.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) Told Me the NRA Has Not Bought Her Votes

I wrote Sen. Joni Ernst re her receipt of $3,124,273 from the NRA. Ernst replied, "NRA $$ flow to me due to my support for gun rights."

Charles P. Pierce Pierced James Comey's "Integritude" Re Hillary

Charles P. Pierce, a writer for Esquire, bashed James Comey for his election interference on behalf of the wrong candidate 11 days before...

Trump Campaigned Saying He'd Never Alert the Enemy of a Pullout

Trump said he wouldn't warn the enemy he was going to pull out. Then Trump said he was pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Assad attacked.

Why Is John Bolton Described as "Dangerous"? He's a Deranged Hawk

I remember the story of Bolton acting crazy, and I hope you do. He chased a woman in 1994 and I found the story again in the Daily Kos.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Rep. David Young (R-IA) Lied Re NRA $$

Sen. Ernst and Rep. Young must be feeling the heat to lie about the NRA $$ they've received. Ernst got $3,124,000 and Young got $770,000.

Did Vladimir Putin Order Pres. Trump to Fire Rex Tillerson?

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson fingered Russia when a Russian double agent and his daughter were poisoned by a Russian nerve agent.

Finally, Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix (R-Shell Rock) Resigns!

Will Democrat Tracy Freese win the election against whichever Republican candidate fights for Bill Dix's senate seat? I certainly hope so!

2018 Is an Election Year, But Watch out for Your IPERS in 2019!

Remember when Repubs were just going to "tweak" collective bargaining? And then they gutted it? They're soft-pedaling IPERS changes NOW...

Double-Teaming Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

Chris Matthews or Joe Scarborough alone could overtalk, interrupt Mika Brezinski. Double-teaming her reduces her to "Oh, come on...Wow..."

Former Sen. Al Franken Has the Nerve to Thank Me for My "Support"

Despite my prior support, why would I now support an alleged sexual predator? Eight women alleged that Al Franken sexually assaulted them.