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Price of Politics, Etc.
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I blog about local, state and national politics and government, primarily as it relates to Iowa. I also "discuss" current events and issues and mix in a little baseball for fun.
Recent Posts
Baucus Girlfriend with Des Moines Ties
(photo courtesy: billingsgazette.com)Montana Senator Max Baucus apparently dated his staffer and then recommended her for a post for U.S. attorney in his state. Baucus doesn't sound like he is denying the recommendation. The staffer/girlfriend has n...
Trompeter\'s Boyfriend\'s Car Involved in Shooting
There's a bizarre story coming out the Twin Cities. Friends were having a going away party for former Des Moines anchor Jeanette Trompeter last night (after getting laid off from her job, she took a job in California). Jeanette and her boyfriend were...
Republicans Pick New Executive Director
The Republican Party of Iowa has a new executive director. He used to work for Ames native Gentry Collins (Political Director for the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C.) Here's the release from the party:Chairman Strawn Welcomes Execut...
Incumbents and Tiger Woods
Chet Culver, Chuck Grassley, Leonard Boswell...what are you thinking? Any worries about next year now? Yes, the general election is 11 months away. But it sure was interesting to see what happened to incumbents this week. A 23 year old challenger ups...
Purple Matters
Thanks for checking in on "Purple Matters" our internet radio show on Tuesdays at 8pm central on www.desmoineslocallive.com.Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker talked about his old life and new life. Now that he has left his post, he talks about the b...
Zaun to Announce for Congress Thursday
Add another name to the race for Congress. Republican State Senator Brad Zaun will announce Thursday that he wants to take on 3rd District Democratic Congressman Leonard Boswell. Zaun told me last month he was thinking about running. Now, he's ready ...

