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Craig Robinson

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Judge Rules Against Ron Corbett Appearing on Iowa GOP Primary Ballot

Iowa District Court Judge David May ruled against Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s challenge of the State Objection Panel’s decision to remove his name from the Iowa Republican Gubernatorial Primary ballot on June 5th. Corbett’s challenge was heard on Tuesday in Polk County.

Ron Corbett’s Place on the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ballot in Doubt

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s nomination petition signatures for Iowa’s June 5th Republican Gubernatorial Primary have been formally challenged putting his place on the ballot in doubt.

Iowa Legislature Votes to Raise Gas Tax, Branstad Signs

The Iowa Legislature passed an increase in Iowa’s gas tax which includes a 10 cent increase for the excise tax on motor fuel that increased the tax by 40%.

Is Braley’s Ad Misogynistic and Misleading?

 Yesterday Congressman Bruce Braley released an ad attacking State Senator Joni Ernst…

A.J. Spiker, Iowa Republicans and Medical Marijuana

Outgoing Chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, A.J. Spiker, wrote an…

Jettison Handpicked Lists of District and State Convention Delegates

I’m not a delegate for the Polk County Republican Convention, and actually…

The State of Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

A breakdown of the current state of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race looking at the current and potential Republican field.

The Non-Controversy Surrounding Matt Whitaker’s Law Firm Ads

U.S. Senate candidate Matt Whitaker’s law firm is running radio ads touting their conservative bona fides and that has raised some eyebrows. It shouldn’t.

The FAMiLY Leader and Donald Trump, Part Two

Clarifying my critique of The FAMiLY Leader’s decision to have Donald Trump speak at their upcoming FAMiLY Leadership Summit.

Paul Ryan and Romney’s Stench

Should the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan ticket lose in November, Paul Ryan will have to deal with any baggage associated with Romney if he has future ambitions.

(Updated) Michele Bachmann’s Campaign Claims It Shares Herman Cain’s View on Abortion and Marriage

Update 10:45p: I just got off the phone with Alice Stewart.  She…

Sarah Palin and the Tea Party of America Fiasco

Having read Craig Robinson’s piece on Sarah Palin’s supposed inability to run…

Bachmann Leads Romney in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

The Iowa Republican conducted the latest Iowa Caucus poll which has Minnesota…

What Really Happened to HF 153?

Craig Robinson raises some great questions about the personhood bill that State…

Regarding My Sarah Palin Fanaticism

I think I touched a nerve… Craig Robinson responded to my post…

What Is The Best Approach? Executive Order vs. Constitutional Convention for an Iowa Marriage Amendment

Following up on yesterday’s death match and Craig Robinson looked no worse…