Tag Archives: Iowa politics

Take Down Of Ashley Hinson’s First Ad

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Republican Representative Ashley Hinson’s first U.S. Senate television ad, “Believe,” makes claims voters should question. She says “veterans deserve a hell of a lot better.” They do. Yet in 2022 she voted against the EVEST Act, which automatically enrolls eligible … Continue reading →

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Quiet Before The Storm—Decision 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Paul Deaton

The primary season has been a prelude to an important election in the history of our state. Since Republicans gained majorities in the Iowa House and Senate in 2016, along with the governorship, they have been hammering away at our … Continue reading →

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Changes In Iowa Early Voting

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Early voting for the June 2, 2026 primary election began on Wednesday, May 13. I voted early because I am working on election day. Early voting feels almost like a non-event this year compared to the role it played in … Continue reading →

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Senate File 75 Gets Real

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 75 into law on April 11, 2025, the legislative fight gave way to an organized implementation that changed the politics of affected counties. The law requires Johnson, Story, and Black Hawk counties—those with … Continue reading →

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Pivot To The Primary

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When the legislature adjourned sine die at 7:08 p.m. last Sunday, the governor responded with a press release hitting my inbox at 7:12 p.m., proclaiming the 2026 session was a success. Long story short, “Republicans are delivering big for Iowans,” … Continue reading →

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Green Up In Political Iowa

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Paul Deaton

In Spring, when the world starts turning green, hope is everywhere. For a Democrat that means hope to advance our policies and aspirations in a society where corruption, greed, and large scale grifters would swindle from us the hard won … Continue reading →

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Spring Politics In Iowa

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Paul Deaton

The period leading up to the June 2 primary is usually one of the quieter stretches on Iowa’s political calendar, and 2026 is following that pattern. Most candidates have entered their races, the filing deadline having passed in March, and … Continue reading →

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Beyond Joe Trippi’s Technology

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Due to a glitch in the platform, this post was up last week, but not seen. I am running it again because the message remains important. Joe Trippi’s 2004 work to mine the internet and empower supporters of … Continue reading →

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Progressive AI

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Joe Trippi’s 2004 work to mine the internet and empower supporters of the Howard Dean campaign was revolutionary. As he described it, it was an “open-source revolution” that went beyond the dissemination of campaign messages. Using Meetup.com, blogs, and other … Continue reading →

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Post Convention Organizing

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Paul Deaton

With the county convention in the rear view mirror, it’s time to organize for the Democratic primary. Our votes are important, yet three races are at the top of the list here: the U.S. Senate race between Zach Wahls and … Continue reading →

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