Iowa
Related: About this forumHarkin Retiring
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022263856I think Harry Reid caved in and lost Harkin.
So sorry to see him go. He has done so much goo.
But he does give time for someone (Braley) to step up.
sasha031
(6,700 posts)I agree, think this has everything to do with Reid.
Will we be able to hold onto the seat, or has Iowa become more conserv?
rurallib
(62,451 posts)and the well-known repugs in this state are mostly baggers with appeal only in limited areas.
But we will have to work our asses off.
Good thing Obamacare goes into effect next year - I think that will be an eye-opener.
47of74
(18,470 posts)OswegoAtheist
(609 posts)There's going to be the gubernatorial and the Harkin seat now, plus Olsen just got elected as IDP chair. Busy times lie ahead.
Oswego "there's only one Braley" Atheist
rurallib
(62,451 posts)At a DFA meeting - he came in wearing shorts, sandals and a Hawaiian shirt and gave a speech that knocked my socks off.
I'd follow him anywhere.
emulatorloo
(44,187 posts)IADEMO2004
(5,560 posts)Condem
(9,002 posts)Christie Vilsack for Senate!! Put up a strong fight against King this past election.
emulatorloo
(44,187 posts)Has been fighting forever. Hate to see him go. An amazing man and Senator.
IADEMO2004
(5,560 posts)Delusional in dictionary has to have Steve King Picture
Isn't there an amendment to the constitution that you can only be on the Daily Show so many times and you are not eligible for office?
rurallib
(62,451 posts)and braley can rid Iowa once and for all of this disease