Latinos seek bigger role in Iowa politics
Latinos in Iowa, though a small share of voters, could influence the 2012 election as the GOP gains in registration press Dems and Obama's campaign to mobilize the growing Latino electorate. Leaders note rising participation and a shift in political education among younger Latinos.
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Iowa
James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Republican Party of
Barack Obama
Obama For America
Brad Anderson
Alejandro Pino
Pino
Iowa Commission On
Paula Martinez
Carlisle
Iowa Democratic Party
Obama
Martinez
M Slosiarek
the Gazette
Autumn
Lily
Oliver
Piro
Iowa Commission On Latino Affairs
Grassley’s fearless media of power and probes in Washington
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, famed for direct action, has long pressed for accountability from administrations. His past stunts include driving a Chevette to the Pentagon, and this year he helped lead a House probe that held Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt and sparked a Fast and Furious lawsuit.
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Washington
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Capitol Hill
Pentagon
Defense Department
the Gazette
Iowa
Barack Obama
Justice Department
House of Representatives
Eric Holder
Congress
U.S
House
U.s.-Mexico
Senate
William French Smith
U.S. Navy
Chamber
Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Iowa Justice Wiggins avoids campaigning in retention battle
Despite opposition groups targeting Justice David Wiggins for retention on the Iowa Supreme Court, he remains reluctant to campaign. Wiggins was on the bench for the Varnum v. Brien ruling legalizing same sex marriage, drawing organized opposition that previously toppled other justices.
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Gazette Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa
David Wiggins
Wiggins
Iowa Supreme Court
Marsha Ternus
David Baker
Michael Streit
Iowa Public Service
Ternus
Streit
Baker
Rachel Paine Caufield
Drake University
American Judicature Society
Caufield
Net Progress Report and Justice Organizations
A fragmented listing references several reform oriented groups with web addresses including American Judicature Society and Justice Not Politics. The text mentions Center for American and Freedom aligned networks, with unclear details or actions.
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American Judicature Society
Ajs.org
Lowans For Freedom
Nowiggins.com
Justice Not Politics
Justicenetpolitics.org
Center For American
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