Editorial endorsements push Braley and Zaun in Iowa races
The Gazette backs Bruce Braley for the 1st District noting his strong issue command and pay fixes but cautioning on debt growth. It endorses Brad Zaun for the 3rd District for his blunt budget stance and willingness to cross party lines, while questioning incumbent Leonard Boswell’s leadership.
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Bruce Braley
Braley
D-Waterloo
Capitol Hill
National Guard
Veterans Affairs
Ben Lange
Independence
Washington, D.C
Congress
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Leonard Boswell
Zaun
Silent Majority awakens in 2010 election appeal
Letter writer argues President Nixon’s Silent Majority is no longer silent and urges voters to back candidates who push for less government and fiscal restraint. The author identifies Tea Partiers conservatives Republicans and parents as the awakened group and calls for replacing incumbents who ignore voters. The piece promotes researching candidates on Miller Meeks’ site and voting to send a message to Washington.
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Nixon
Great “Silent Majority
Silent Majority
Jay Kacena
Marion
Miller-Meeks
Washington
Frank Kintzle
Cedar Rapids
Frustration Over No Social Security COLA Drives Letter
A reader argues the lack of a cost of living adjustment for Social Security benefits will erode security and hurt seniors. He urges Congress and the Obama administration to act and suggests voting out representatives who ignore the issue to protect the economy and consumer welfare. The letter cites frustration with policy and calls for action.
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Obama
Congress
Jerry R. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Miller-Meeks wavers on Social Security handling
Iowa congressional candidate Miller-Meeks shifts stance on privatization citing current deficits. She questioned as a reliable vote for seniors while Project Vote Smart and Gazette quotes show her evolving position. Deb Fedderson contests DNR funding and land purchases. Merle D Wilson urges No. reader Carol Woodson salutes broadcaster John Rogers.
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Mariannette Miller- Meeks
Iowa Press Corps
Miller- Meeks
Project Vote Smart
Wall Street
Gazette
Miller-Meeks
Dave Loebsack
Deb Fedderson
Iowa City
DNR
Iowa
Merle D. Wilson
Jesup
Political ad claim on tax rates targets Miller-Meeks
The writer challenges an ad by Dave Loebsack claiming Marianette Miller-Meeks favors a 23 percent sales tax. They defend Miller-Meeks as economy focused and conservative, argue tax hikes harm growth, and urge review of Loebsack voting records on Pelosi agenda.
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Dave Loebsack
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Miller-Meeks
Loebsack
Nancy Pelosi
Surreal campaign satire targets tax and social policy figures
A satirical voice attacks Congressman Forehead and state politicians with exaggerated claims about privatizing Social Security taxes, Halloween candy taxes, and grandiose statues. It ridicules figures Jane Juggernaut and others while accusing them of extreme agendas.
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Frank Forehead
Greece
Jane
Jane Juggernaut
Forehead
Jesus
Grinch
Iowa Supreme Court
Town For Truth
Supreme Court
Rascal
The
Daily Bugle
Washington D.C
Binder
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Carol Woodson
U.S. Geological Survey
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