Lie machine tests faith in hometown amid fake pet eating claim
Danny Westneat decries political fabrication around Springfield Ohio bomb threats and a fake pet eating slur used by campaign figures. He notes how YouGov poll results reflect partisan belief in false statements and contrasts Seattle as another case of public fear fed by media hyperbole.
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Donald Trump
JD Vance
YouGov
Kamala Harris
Trump
Washington Post
Vance
Seattle
Stuart Elway
U.S
Washington State
Andy McKean’s bid for Iowa House District 66
A longtime lawyer from Anamosa and Monticello, Andy McKean is praised for integrity and independent judgment. The letter recalls their 1975 law school years, opposing counsel roles, and his stance against party leaders, emphasizing ethical compass and district focus.
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Jones County
Andy
Des Moines
Iowa
The Second Debate and Wise Judgment in Public Life
Nick Strittmatter argues for a citizen legislator profile while criticizing Monticello Factory farms for environmental harm and animal suffering. He notes meat companies moving operations abroad as meat colonialism harming farmers and ecosystems, urging action on World Day for Farmed Animals and plant based options.
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Dayforanimals.org
Polls spark Iowa Democrats as Harris narrows gap with Trump
A Des Moines Register Iowa poll shows Kamala Harris within 4 percent of Donald Trump in Iowa, boosting Democratic hopes. Survey highlights include abortion support levels and comparisons to past races, noting a shift toward optimism and renewed activism despite historical trends.
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Des Moines Register
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Iowa
Ann Seltzer
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Donald Trump
House
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Konfist
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Trump
Joe Biden
U.S. Senate
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Chuck Grassley
Grassley
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