Why It Is Important to Support Our Congressional Candidates NOW
By Linda Thieman

With just 6 days left before the filing deadline, it is important to make a stand NOW

I’m sure each one of us has thought about what would happen if the junta manages to steal another election.  But, no matter the outcome of the presidential election, there are two ways to stop this descent into madness, and both can be achieved by supporting our Democratic candidates for Congress.

In the U.S. Senate, a Democratic majority will prevent any further right-wing judicial appointments.  In the U.S. House of Representatives, a Democratic majority would hold the junta accountable for their illegal and traitorous behavior.  The system of checks and balances that was written into the U.S. Constitution would be restored.

No doubt, most Iowans do not realize the extent to which Chuck Grassley is responsible for the alarming economic situation this county finds itself in.  As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Grassley championed those outrageous, enormous tax breaks for the wealthy that have sent the federal deficit plunging to record levels.  Grassley also proudly proclaims that he is the “architect” of that heinous Medicare bill that was a gigantic windfall for the pharmaceutical companies – some of Grassley’s biggest contributors.

Most Iowans are blind to the truth about Grassley, and Art Small, a wonderful, fiscally-responsible progressive, needs your help NOW to be able to get the word out.

Support Art Small for U.S. Senate here.


As for the U.S. House candidates that DFIA supports, we have an excellent group of progressives to offer up to the voters of Iowa.

According to Joe Trippi, House races are often won by come-from-behind candidates, and often they don't come from behind until late in the game, sometimes even in the last week.

The Republicans like to take out big ads smearing the Democrats in the last two weeks of a campaign, so it is important for Dems to have the funds available to counteract the Republican smear tactics and to jump on any last-minute surge.

Dave Franker, Iowa Congressional District 2

Dave Franker's race has been declared one of the closest House races in the nation by several organizations, including Campaigns & Elections Magazine.  In addition, C-Span has selected the Franker for Congress campaign as one of only 20 Senate and House races to be featured in their debate series.  (Time and date has yet to be announced.)  With your support, our chance for a pick up improves.

Support Franker for Congress here.


Paul Johnson, Iowa Congressional District 4

Paul Johnson is known as an Independent Democrat.  He is currently traveling the 28 counties of District 4 for a series of forums.  Click here for a listing of events.  Paul also appeared last weekend on IPTV with his opponent, incumbent Republican Tom Latham.  Click here for the transcript and the streaming audio feed.  Paul limits the amount of money he will accept from any one PAC to $2,000, the same amount that an individual is allowed to contribute by law.  He will never be beholden to special interests.

Support Paul Johnson for Congress here.


Joyce Schulte, Iowa Congressional District 5

As if running an effective campaign against the most embarrassing Iowan in history (blunder-prone neo-con Steve King) weren’t enough, Joyce Schulte intends to make her mark as the first woman from Iowa elected to Congress.  Joyce, a populist who never pulls punches, is an education services worker and Vilsack appointee to the Agricultural Development Authority Board.  Joyce Schulte possesses all the common sense that Steve King lacks.

Support Schulte for Congress here.