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Apr 23, 2009 Formal Complaint Against Senator Bartz Filed Today Today, Ed and Lynn Fallon plan to deliver to Secretary of the Senate Mike Marshall at 11:15 this morning their formal ethics complaint against Senator Merlin Bartz for encouraging county recorders to break the law by refusing to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. On a Senate... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
Apr 22, 2009 Ethics Complaint Against Senator Bartz Today, Ed and Lynn Fallon filed an ethics complaint against Senator Merlin Bartz for encouraging Iowans to pressure county recorders to break the law when same-sex couples begin to request marriage licenses on April 27th. Bartz drafted a petition listed on the Senate Republicans web page... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
Apr 22, 2009 Jindal's stimulus plan ripped Two state legislators from Baton Rouge told a group Tuesday they will push for Louisiana to get all of the $8 billion in money and tax credits available from the federal stimulus package. The Advocate more
Apr 17, 2009 Democratic Party leader says Jindal should repay travel costs The head of Louisiana's Democratic Party is calling on Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal to reimburse State Police for the costs of his trooper bodyguards when he travels out of state for campaign fundraisers. An Associated Press review shows that providing legally mandated security on those and other... The Associated Press more
Apr 17, 2009 McIntosh to head Dems' coordinated campaign House Environmental Matters Chairwoman Maggie L. McIntosh will head the coordinated campaign of the Maryland Democratic Party, Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Thursday. Gazette.net more
Apr 16, 2009 Security for Jindal's travels cost La. taxpayers As Gov. Bobby Jindal's profile in the Republican party rises, so does the bill for Louisiana taxpayers. The state has paid at least $52,000 in trooper costs for Jindal's fundraising and political travel ... At least 17 out-of-state trips weren't tied to state business, an AP review of state... The Associated Press more
Apr 16, 2009 Fallon: Culver inaccessible, unresponsive, reneges on promises Fallon: Culver inaccessible, unresponsive, reneges on promises Today, Ed Fallon released a record of the past three-and-a-half months contact between himself and Governor Culver’s office. The record shows eleven unreturned phone calls to a Governor’s staff person, Jamie Cashman, one returned... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
Apr 9, 2009 Rep. Melancon focuses on recovery The reason Louisiana has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation is because of federal hurricane recovery funds flowing into the state, U.S. Rep. Charles Melancon, D-Napoleonville, said Wednesday. The Advocate more
Apr 9, 2009 Mr. Cao's persistent pattern Public vacillation, handwringing, and faux-maverickiness, followed by a party-line vote, seems to be an ongoing tic of [U.S. Rep. Joseph] Cao's. The Gambit more
Apr 1, 2009 Baltimore County Unity Night Reception Hundreds joined the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee at its' Baltimore County Unity Night Reception at the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland on Monday, March 30, 2009. The program was moderated by County Executive Jim Smith and included Governor Martin O'Malley,... Maryland Democratic Party more...
Mar 26, 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BUDGET: Resources for the Change We Need ACDC Chair's Report April 2009 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Mar 25, 2009 MDP Honors the Memory of Christine Sarbanes The Maryland Democratic Party lost a dear friend this weekend with the untimely death of Christine Sarbanes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sarbanes family during this difficult time. For decades, Christine Sarbanes was known throughout Maryland. She was always seen as a dear friend and... Maryland Democratic Party more...
Mar 23, 2009 Organizing for America Let Congress know that you support President Obama's priorites. Teton County Democratic Party more...
Mar 23, 2009 While Mr. Perry and Mr. Jindal fiddle Republican governors who have been threatening to refuse federal aid rather than sensibly expand state unemployment insurance programs are putting ideology ahead of the needs of their constituents. The two most prominent grandstanders -- Rick Perry of Texas and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana --... The New York Times more
Mar 21, 2009 Fallon Praises First Lady for White House Victory Garden Fallon praises First Lady on White House Victory Garden Today, Ed Fallon praised Michelle Obama for planting a garden on the White House lawn. In a letter sent to President-elect Barack Obama last December, Fallon asked to be considered for the job of White House Farmer. “I’m thrilled to... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
Mar 9, 2009 Jindal's rhetoric sharpens La. divisions Democratic lawmakers bristled at Jindal's criticisms of the $787 billion stimulus plans crafted by President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress, and they've accused the governor of playing national politics to the detriment of Louisiana. ... In national interviews, Jindal talks... The Associated Press more
Mar 6, 2009 Jindal muddles not only style but substance Jindal had no answer to the obvious question: do you agree with Rush Limbaugh? The flamboyant talk-show host said, in a much-quoted speech, that he hoped for the failure of the Obama administration. Jindal praised Limbaugh as a "great leader" for conservatives. The governor could not bring... The Advocate more
Mar 5, 2009 Napolitano, Donovan announce millions for long-term hurricane recovery Two Obama cabinet members announced in New Orleans today that their departments will provide hundreds of millions to the state's long-range hurricane recovery efforts. The Times-Picayune more
Mar 3, 2009 Jindal erupts in nonsense That the Rhodes scholar governor did not do his homework on â€œsomething called volcano monitoringâ€ is bad enough. That the obvious parallel to hurricanes in Louisiana did not occur to him was worse. The Advocate more
Mar 2, 2009 Statement from MDP Chair Susan Turnbull On February 19th a new set of officers was elected to lead the Maryland Democratic Party and we have been busy ever since! Elections and politics are governed by three elements –Money, Organization and Message. We are planning all of our activities with those three elements in mind. To raise the... Maryland Democratic Party more...
Mar 1, 2009 Farewell to Former Maryland Democratic Party Chair Rosalie Silber Abrams (1916-2009) Maryland Democratic Party Chair Susie Turnbull asks us all to pause and celebrate the life of Rosalie Silber Abrams, former state delegate, state senator and the first female chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, who died on March 1st at the age of 92.... Maryland Democratic Party more...
Feb 23, 2009 THE USES AND LIMITS OF BI-PARTISANSHIP ACDC Chair's Report March 2009 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Feb 20, 2009 Rev. Plant seeks at-large council seat Rev. David Plant, Defiance College director of alumni and parent relations, 30-year church pastor and continuing church revitalization consultant, announced his candidacy Thursday for a Defiance City Council at-large seat. The Crescent-News more...
Feb 18, 2009 Democrat Tropepe seeks at-large seat Democrat Howard Tropepe has filed his petitions to seek election as a Defiance at-large councilman in November. The Crescent-News more...
Feb 12, 2009 Kentucky Equality's Response to the Family Foundation of Kentucky's attack on the National Freedom to Marry Day. Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer responds to the Family Foundation of Kentucky's attack on the National Freedom to Marry Day. kyLGBT.org more...
Feb 2, 2009 Ed's Podcast with Mickelson 1040 WHO Radio more
Feb 1, 2009 Gaming's big bucks seen as 'part of the political process' gazetteonline.com more
Jan 28, 2009 Shelter-site decision lies with City Council The Des Moines Register more
Jan 27, 2009 Kreitlow Introduces Bills January 27,... Chippewa County Democratic Party more...
Jan 24, 2009 THE STALE POLITICAL ARGUMENTS NO LONGER APPLY ACDC Chair's Report February 2009 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Jan 22, 2009 Pictures of the Inaugural Ball See pictures of the Inaugural Ball by clicking on Photo Gallery. Teton County Democratic Party more...
Jan 21, 2009 President Obama Before a jubilant crowd of more than a million, Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America’s first black president, summoning a dispirited nation to unite in hope against the “gathering clouds and raging storms” of war and economic woe. The Advocate more
Jan 20, 2009 Inaugural Day Events Scheduled for January 20th Inauguration Day Events Scheduled by Teton County Democrats at Southside Pizza & Pub on January 20th Teton County Democratic Party more...
Jan 12, 2009 Where's McCarthy on Campaign Finance? The Des Moines Register more
Dec 19, 2008 Illinois' Seat Not Only Thing That's For Sale The Des Moines Register more
Dec 17, 2008 THE PROMISE OF A NEW START ACDC Chair's Report January 2009 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Dec 16, 2008 Vote Out Officials Who Won't Listen The Des Moines Register more
Dec 10, 2008 Buy Locally Grown Food for More Control The Des Moines Register more
Dec 5, 2008 Fallon seeks Obama appointment to be 'White House Farmer' The Des Moines Register more
Dec 5, 2008 Progressive club starts up at BYU Earlier this year it was reported BYU College Democrats had as many if not more members than the BYU College Republicans. The Provo Daily Herald is now reporting BYU is the home of another new progressive club, The Roosevelt Club. To read the full story, click here: Provo Daily Herald more
Dec 4, 2008 Democratic Volunteer Reception Focuses on Success . . . and the Future Sun Gazette more
Nov 26, 2008 Lt. Governor to question Shurtleff on use of state seal Lt. Governor Herbert's office will be sending a letter to Attorney General Shurtleff regarding his use of the letterhead containing the state seal to endorse a product marketed by a major donor. To read the full article, click here: Utah Democratic Party more
Nov 26, 2008 Senator Bennett praises Obama plans for infrastructure Senator Bennett praises President-elect Obama's commitment to investing in America's infrastructure as part of the economic rescue package. To read the entire Salt Lake Tribune article, click here: Utah Democratic Party more
Nov 20, 2008 THANKS! ACDC Chair's Report December 2008 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Nov 20, 2008 Number of uninsured children in Utah grows A new report shows the number of uninsured children grew by 21% between 2003 and 2005. Congressman Matheson is reiterating his support for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and questions whether the Utah legislature is adequately funding the program. For links on some local... Utah Democratic Party more...
Nov 20, 2008 Shurtleff contribution raises questions Mark Shurtleff's receipt of a $10,000 donation from company shortly before writing endorsement for their product raises questions. Click here for full Salt Lake Tribune story: Utah Democratic Party more
Nov 19, 2008 Obama adds Salt Lake County to his column The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret Morning News both reported the final canvass report for Salt Lake County showed President-elect Obama carried Salt Lake County. Now the news of this advance into once solidly red Utah is getting some national attention. Utah Democratic Party more
Nov 9, 2008 From the sidelines, Fallon soldiers on The Des Moines Register more
Nov 6, 2008 November 4th - What a day! For all those you volunteered and were engaged this election - Thank You! You came from near and far to be part of history. You walked our neighborhoods, you phoned our community and you ensured our votes were protected. I and the rest of the Mt. Vernon Democratic Committee thank you. Mt. Vernon-South County District Democratic Committee more...
Nov 5, 2008 SEN. MARY LANDRIEU WINS THIRD TERM ... Sen. Mary Landrieu defeated GOP state Treasurer John Kennedy on Tuesday to claim a third term. ... With her victory, Landrieu joins a widening Democratic Senate. Precise party breakdowns were not determined late Tuesday night, but available results heralded a strong day nationally for the party. The Times-Picayune more
Nov 5, 2008 BARACK OBAMA IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, sweeping away the last racial barrier in American politics with ease as the country chose him as its first black chief executive. The election of Mr. Obama amounted to a national catharsis -- a repudiation of a... The New York Times more
Nov 4, 2008 Virginia Turns Blue, and Barack Obama WINS! Virginia State Board of Elections Results - Statewide Virginia State Board of Elections Results - Arlington County With PN, OH, and now VA in the Democratic Party column, Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Oct 29, 2008 Barrasso, Carter differ on economic issues Candidates running for one of Wyoming's U.S. Senate seats differ in their views of the bailout bill and the economy. Democrat Nick Carter, an attorney from Gillette, said he would have voted for the $700 billion bill if he were in Congress while his Republican opponent, current U.S. Sen. John... Casper Star-Tribune more
Oct 29, 2008 Democrat could win House seat once Cheney's In a conservative town in one of the country's most conservative states, the Democrat running for Vice President Dick Cheney's old House seat isn't having a hard time finding supporters. Billings Gazette more
Oct 28, 2008 Lummis puts $100K into Campaign Account Republican Cynthia Lummis has poured $100,000 into her campaign in the final days of a neck-and-neck congressional race against Democrat Gary Trauner. Meanwhile, both candidates' parties are flooding the Wyo-ming airwaves with new ads. Billings Gazette more
Oct 28, 2008 Trauner and Lummis Debate Congressional candidates Gary Trauner and Cynthia Lummis touted the bipartisan spirit they would take to Washington while condemning each other another for negative campaigning in a Monday night debate. Billings Gazette more
Oct 27, 2008 Rothfuss and Enzi Debate Months ago, while still running for his party's nomination for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Chris Rothfuss said that his best hope for election in November would be to give Wyoming voters a chance to see him debate Republican incumbent Mike Enzi on the issues. Underdog Rothfuss finally got his wish... Wyofile.com more
Oct 27, 2008 Urban gets JS Nod Frank Urban gets the endorsement from the Journal Sentinel for State Assembly District 31. JS Online more
Oct 25, 2008 24th Assembly: Knodl charged Knodl charge with making false claims on his campaign literature. Freeman more
Oct 24, 2008 Brady is a good fit Charlene Brady is picked by the Journal Sentinel for Assembly District 24. Waukesha County Democratic Party more
Oct 24, 2008 Jones for Waukesha Ruth Page Jones is endorsed by the Jounal Sentinel for Assembly District 97. JS Online more
Oct 24, 2008 Bill Cassidy's insensitive, tone-deaf commercial named one of the worst in the country In the immediate wake of Hurricane Gustav's devastation, Republican Bill Cassidy filmed an offensive commercial that didn't even mention the hurricane or the post-storm challenges facing the people of the 6th District. Fittingly, top political consultants from both sides of the aisle have now... Politico.com more
Oct 18, 2008 OBAMA: Steady Hand Forecasts Presidential Success
McSAME: Erratic Behavior Forecasts Crash Landing
ARLINGTON: Let’s Get 80/80 In 08! ACDC Chair's Report November 2008 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Oct 17, 2008 24th Assembly: Voters need decision on Knodl now Knodl has pending charges stemming from primary election. JS Online more
Sep 26, 2008 Obama: Yes We Can! McSame: Unfit For Command ACDC Chair's Report October 2008 Arlington County Democratic Committee more...
Sep 21, 2008 How to Register to Vote TO REGISTER TO VOTE, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Teton County Democratic Party more...
Sep 20, 2008 Democratic National Convention Images from the Democratic National Convention Teton County Democratic Party more...
Sep 18, 2008 Wyoming Dems Hope to Get Obama or Biden to State The executive director of the Wyoming Democratic Party, Bill Luckett, isn't holding his breath, but hopes that either Joe Biden or Barack Obama will visit Wyoming. Wyoming Tribune Eagle more
Sep 16, 2008 Organized and proud of it And now, a few words in defense of community organizers. To be honest, I didn't really know they needed defending until the recent Republican National Convention, when, in back-to-back prime time addresses, keynote speaker Rudy Giuliani and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin unloaded on them,... Times-Picayune more
Sep 12, 2008 Obama Opens Office in Casper Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign has scheduled an open house in Casper today to launch its new Wyoming headquarters, said Michelle Sullivan, Wyoming campaign director. Casper Star-Tribune more
Sep 9, 2008 Our Views: La. should enact worker bias ban Gay employees, contrary to the governor’s statement on the issue, are not covered by existing federal or state discrimination laws. That’s not good for business. It’s not good for the state’s image as a place where all who want to contribute to society should have an equal shot at doing so. The Advocate - Baton Rouge more
Sep 6, 2008 U.S. House Candidates Talk Reform in Cheyenne Republican Cynthia Lummis said Wyoming could teach Washington a thing or two about balanced budgets and good governance. Democrat Gary Trauner said he wants to be able to tell his young sons that he did something when Congress couldn't agree on energy independence and other topics. Casper Star-Tribune more
Sep 5, 2008 Jay Dardenne: The Katherine Harris of Louisiana? Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Darden, a Republican, has cleared Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters Dennis DiMarco, also a Republican, of any wrongdoing in connection with a GOP party-switch mailer sent to 12,000 West Bank Democratic and Independent voters asking them to join the Republican... Gambit Daily more
Sep 5, 2008 Diversity elusive for Louisiana GOP St. PAUL — Louisiana is a state with one of the highest black populations in the nation, but that’s not apparent at the Republican National Convention, where not a single Louisiana delegate or alternate is black. The News Star - Monroe more
Sep 5, 2008 Louisiana Democrats’ diverse delegation WASHINGTON - Louisiana's delegation to the Democratic National Convention will be one of the most diverse in the nation. The Advertiser more
Sep 1, 2008 Democratic Chili Cook-Off Slide Show Arlington County Democratic Committee more
Jun 2, 2008 LGBT People Protected Again in Kentucky Government Kentucky Equality Federation praises Governor Beshear's new Executive Order protecting LGBT people from discrimination in Kentucky Government. Kentucky Equality Federation Official Blog more
Oct 18, 2006 Rep. Stan Lee (R) attempts to block domestic partner benefits " We cannot allow any elected official to second-guess the judgment and decisions of our local governments or institutions. They have a better understanding of what's in the best interests of their community ." - Kentucky Equality... Lexington Herald-Leader more...
Sep 8, 2006 Federation criticizes NKU "We would definitely like for the administration to take a more hands-on approach with this," said Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. " Kentucky Enquirer more...
Jan 21, 2006 America needs honest leadership, Reid says in broadcast Democrats are urging President Bush to reform politics in Washington and end his party's "pattern of deceit." Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid says Republicans enjoy "absolute power" in Washington, and that power has led to corruption throughout the party. In the weekly Democratic address,... ABC 2 WBAY more
Jan 11, 1998 Ed Fallon's Speech Against a Bill Banning Same Sex Marriage Speech Against A Bill Banning Same-Sex Marriage by State Representative Ed Fallon, March 11, 1998 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Iowa House, I hope that before you vote today, you’ll consider the full impact of HF 382, which has received very little debate in committee and seen almost no coverage... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
Feb 20, 1996 Ed Fallon's Same Sex Marriage Speech Speech before the House on Civil Marriage Equality Iowa State Representative Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) February 20, 1996 Ladies and gentlemen of the House, I have anguished over this bill, not because there is any doubt in my mind as to how I should vote, but because I believe strongly that... An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) more...
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