By Stephen C. Sherman Guest Contributor Iowa’s Senior Senator Chuck Grassley rocks. Oh yes he does. He’s been in the Senate a long time. You’d think he must have a walker and be crazy, but you’d be wrong. Last year he visited every county in Iowa. That’s 99 in […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere Feckless. It’s a word that is bandied about quite often these days, usually in reference to the Republican-controlled Congress’ inability to rein […]
By John Thompson State Central Committee Member Republican Party of Iowa I we up late morning to my campaign manager desperately trying to get in touch with me. I had been up until almost sunlight the night before preparing and my phone had been buzzing on silent for a […]
Republican presidential wannabe U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham went on CNN this morning to attack frontrunner Donald Trump. Apparently, throwing his own cell phone in a blender wasn’t enough of a clown car act to sufficiently destroy his credibility in the presidential primary process, so he to a page out of […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War Ashley Madison is not a girl. Well, at least not the one everyone’s talking about lately. And […]
“Butthurt” is defined as being needlessly offended over a perceived insult. Well, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s longtime confidant, Huma Abedin, is putting on a textbo demonstration this week, compliments of her attorney. According to several published reports, Abedin got her nose out of joint because U.S. Sen. […]
Ted Cruz was pretty much minding his own business, grilling pork burgers at the Iowa Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fair, when actress Ellen Page decided to horn in on his action and get in a few jabs about LGBT issues. Cruz turned it around into a discussion about […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere With 16 mighty fine Americans — Bob keeps reminding me it’s 18, but let’s face it two of them aren’t mighty fine […]
The Des Moines media outlets it — absolutely it — when someone prominent (especially when he or she is an outspen conservative or Republican) gets in trouble with the law. When their own get in trouble, not so much. In fact, recently history shows just about all of […]
Democratic presidential candidate former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton actually to questions from the media yesterday (her first mistake — that day), but then shrugged off (literally) questions about her sending classified material, some of it designated Top Secret, via an e account that was housed on a personal […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By John Thompson State Central Committee Member Republican Party of Iowa After losing a congressional race by almost 24 points, Jim Mowrer has packed up his carpet bag and moved […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor So, last time, we talked about the importance of Life, as our Founders and Framers saw it, and why it is still important to Americans yet today. This time, however, I’d like to focus on Liberty. After all, it did come next in Thomas Jefferson’s […]
According to a new report from Politico, Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul may have to make a very difficult choice in a couple weeks. Currently, according to Republican Party rules in Kentucky, a candidate may not run for than one political office in the same election cycle. […]
The rumor started circulating when the South Carolina staff was told it was no longer going to be paid: former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was out of money. It wasn’t a big surprise to anyone who had been paying attention: Perry had struggled to raise $1 million, lagging far behind […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere Personally, I can’t stand Donald Trump. He engages his mouth before he thinks way too often. He thinks his [defecation] doesn’t stink. […]
U.S. Rep. David Young Iowa’s Third Congressional District The past few weeks you may have been hearing about the possibility of a federal government shutdown in October. As we head toward the fiscal year dead things are bound to get a bit bumpy in Washington. I think a blame […]
Two debates and a candidates forum did little to change the landscape of the race, other than to reinforce trends we were already seeing on the ground. But, a couple of tweets from Donald Trump may unravel the whole thing. It’s too early to tell if Trump vs. Megyn Kelly […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War Unless you’ve had your head stuck in the sand for the past month, you’re probably well aware […]
The following conversation to place Friday afternoon in a nondescript coffee shop, somewhere in Central Iowa. The opinions expressed herein are those of the participants, not necessarily The Iowa Statesman. • • • Bob Eschliman — Editor, The Iowa Statesman Whenever there is a presidential debate, myself, Krusty, and […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District I wanted to give you a quick update about some of the work I’m doing on one of my top priorities in Congress, boosting Iowa’s economy. Recently, I joined with Rep. Adam Kinzinger to introduce a bill that will increase access […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Two summers ago, Barbara and I visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. It’s also the place where President Lyndon B. Johnson chose to sign Medicare into law 50 years ago on July 30, 1965. It was a signature moment in […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor I am oftentimes asked, “Why are you doing this? What’s the point?” And my response is very simple: two terms for Barack Obama. The only way that happens is with an electorate that is so disconnected from the principles that founded our nation that it […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere Audacity (n) — the willingness to take bold risks. Absurdity (n) — the quality or state of being ridiculous or […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War I apologize for not jumping on this sooner, but I was a little under the weather last […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has released his weekly video address, in which he discusses Whistleblower Appreciation Day. During the video, he says that government employees are entrusted with the responsibility of serving the people of this country, and that while most take their work very […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District Today marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid. Fifty years ago, 30 percent of seniors lived below the poverty and only 51 percent of seniors had health coverage. On July 30, 1965 President Lyndon Johnson signed […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator People living with disabilities have every right to pursue the American Dream. So many families and individuals with disabilities I have talked with tell me they want to earn money in a fulfilling job. I’m all for championing ambition and rewarding a strong […]
By John Thompson Contributing Writer Somebody needs to be offended? I don’t think it’s Huckabee or Israel. Now that media companies offer DVRs and on content, it’s harder for advertisers to get consumers to watch commercials. People now get much of their news from social media with banner ads. […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Biodiesel is an Iowa success story. We are the leading biodiesel state. Now there’s good news for biodiesel workers and consumers who want a clean, domestic fuel for their tractors, trucks and cars with diesel engines. A key committee approved my bipartisan […]
By Steve Sherman Contributing Writer Sometimes being the Senior Senator from Iowa is boring. Other times it’s like wielding Thor’s hammer for what is right and good in America! Our bed Senator Chuck Grassley holds the hammer in his strong hands. He is right in the middle of an […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This milestone law prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, and grants overdue rights and opportunities to people who historically had been treated […]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) used his weekly video address to discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to revisit juvenile justice programs. Grassley chairs the committee, and said the programs help local communities serve and protect at-risk youth. “The Juvenile Justice and inquency Prevention Act was created 40 years ago […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere Watching the Republican Establishment come unhinged over the antics — and let’s be frank for a moment, he’s planned this all out […]
John Thompson State Central Committee Member Republican Party of Iowa You don’t have to be Pro-Life to be upset with Planned Parenthood. Last week a Pro-Life group released an undercover video of a Planned Parenthood medical director discussing the harvesting of fetal organs while drinking wine and eating lunch. […]
Monday, the editorial board of the Des Moines Register unleashed a scathing rebuke of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. In the editorial, which called upon Trump to drop out of the presidential race, stated: “He has become “the distraction with traction” — a feckless blowhard who can generate heads, name […]
The .Gif Shop staff reports that Col. Sherman Potter, MD, commanding officer of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, just got word of the second Center for Medical Progress video, and after watching it, had the following to say to the rest of you out there who think Planned Parenthood […]
Donald Trump and John McCain’s feud to a whole new turn over the weekend when The Donald turned to the previously reported notion that McCain wasn’t as heroic as some have made him out to be. The media and other GOP presidential candidates pounced, but some veterans groups have jumped […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Iowans know there’s no use messing with Mother Nature during a summer thunderstorm. The occasional power outage triggered by severe weather requires households to ride out the storm without electricity. Some families may welcome a reprieve from so-called screen time. For others, the […]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has released his weekly video address. In it, he discusses the dozen fake Healthcare.gov enrollees placed by the Government Accountability Office to test the government-run website, which he says presents evidence of systemic failures in the key piece of Obamacare. “The law requires verification, but […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Older Americans Act, a landmark federal initiative to support older adults. I was raised in part by my grandmother, so I know firsthand how important it is to support and protect […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Q: How does Social Security measure up 80 years after being signed into law? A: Generations of Americans have been protected against poverty thanks in large measure to this social safety net signed into law 80 years ago on August 14, 1935. Without […]
The .Gif Shop Staff Early this morning, Topic A for the media was the Iranian nuclear weapons deal, but quickly, another huge story began to dominate the national discussion. Following a three-year investigation, the Center for Medical Progress released a video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s director of […]
U.S. Rep. David Young Iowa’s Third Congressional District Back in January of 2011 new leadership was granted power in the U.S. House of Representatives by the American people. The overwhelming message voters demanded was to stop the reckless spending. House Republicans to immediate action – leading by example – […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District I recently wrote a guest column in the Quad-City Times about a bill I helped introduce that would permanently ban former Members of Congress from ever becoming lobbyists. In light of the recent scandal involving a former Speaker of the House, […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff During the Independence Day weekend festivities, a Marion County GOP Central Committee member — who also happens to be a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans — placed three Confederate battle flags (one for each of three Confederate veterans buried in Marion County) on […]
U.S. Rep. David Young Iowa’s Third Congressional District The United States Supreme Court issued significant rulings last week generating much discussion and debate from the Affordable Care Act to same-sex marriage. Behind those heads were other significant rulings. One other notable ruling came down earlier this week on Monday […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator For than 200 years, America’s system of free enterprise has sparked innovation and economic mobility in communities across the country. A nation founded by immigrants seeking economic, religious and personal freedoms, our society has flourished thanks to the ingenuity and work ethic […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States tossed aside the Constitution — and the Bible — […]
From Press Release As National Men’s Health Month comes to a close, it is a great reminder to men and their families to develop healthy habits, take preventative measures, and seek medical advice and care if needed. I am a proud cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution supporting National Men’s […]
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