A Long Walk Home

I’m thinking . . .

The State of the Union camera shot of Trump, Vance and Johnson could drop Republican approval by another 2% overnight.

Gov. Kim Reynolds using state-owned plane, reversing past practice Gov. Kim Reynolds has been using a state airplane for travel after Iowa purchased a 14-passenger Cessna using COVID relief funds just over a year ago.

What is it about Republican government officials and airplanes?

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Here’s a letter template we should all send to our Republican congressional representatives . . .

The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs were illegal.

I was illegally taxed.

I want my money back!

Thank you.

Best & Worst States to Raise a Family in 2026 Best & Worst States to Raise a Family in 2026

Iowa ranks 19th . . . yet below every contiguous state except Missouri.

Those are states Iowa will lose young people, students, teachers and doctors to as it declines under Republican majority rule.

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COVID-19 vaccination status during pregnancy and preeclampsia risk: the pandemic-era cohort of the INTERCOVID consortium COVID-19 vaccination with a booster reduces the odds of PE by 30% approaching 60% reduction among women with pre-existing morbidities.

Remember when RFK Jr. unilaterally decided that COVID19 vaccines should no longer be recommended during pregnancy?

Well, COVID19 increases the risk of preeclampsia.

And it turns out that getting boosted, either before or during pregnancy, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia.

Karoline Leavitt and Pam Bondi protecting the Epstein files.

That’s cute Steven. But Republicans are still Going Down in November.

After tariff ruling, farmers urge restraint as Trump vows new tariffs A Supreme Court ruling struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs. As he vows new global tariffs, U.S. and Iowa farm groups are urging restraint.

Hey Iowa . . .

The Supreme Court gave Trump a reprieve by rejecting the tariffs that hurt our state.

Then Trump doubles down.

He hurts us again. New tariffs!

Another reason not to vote for the GOP in November.

Republicans don’t care about you.

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Hey John Thune . . . getting at least a little closer to seeing enough?

I’m guessing there won’t be one at the Supreme Court now?

The Buzz in Kristi Noem’s Home State South Dakota Republicans worry that she might return.

Run Kristi run!! 😜

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Column | Kid Rock and RFK Jr. attempt to bench-press the establishment Decoding the super-manly workout video featuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock.

This picture alone should suffice as a reason to defeat every Republican on the ballot in November.

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Don't congratulate John Roberts or the Supreme Court.

Congratulate Rick Woldenberg, the Chicago-area leader of Learning Resources, an educadtional toy company that had the courage to sue the president of the United States to save his family business.

As well as everyone else who stepped up.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

Keep in mind regarding today’s Supreme Court tariff bitch slap . . .

A 6-3 majority today is like 9-0 back in the days when all justices served with integrity.

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While every day Americans lose health insurance coverage . . .

The cover-up just never ends. Rest in peace, Ruben Ray Martinez.

My thought . . . every female member should attend with an Epstein victim as their guest. Just sit quietly throughout. It will be THE story.

YouTube video by Bleeding Heartland "We literally do nothing," says Dem on Iowa House environment committee

In Iowa, the GOP majority calls you out of order for asking a good and fair question.

The House environmental committee has advanced only two bills in two years . . .

In a state with serious environmental issues.

Iowa’s elected Republicans don’t care about you.

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Iowa GOP pushes bills curbing governor's powers as Reynolds' term ends House GOP lawmakers have advanced several measures limiting certain gubernatorial powers with the office up for the grabs in the 2026 midterms.

Hey Iowans . . .

Even Republicans are suggesting you shouldn’t vote for them in November.

Why else attempt to strip the governor’s authority?

What a bunch of losers!

Republicans don’t care about you.

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This story sums up the Trump administration . . .

It’s always been about their needs. They don’t care about us.

Even their own supporters.

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…

What Brendan Carr doesn't want you to see. Texans, you know what to do.
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It was disheartening to sit in a sub-committee meeting yesterday where the committee members admitted the bill addresses a problem that doesn't exist and makes no sense, but then they passed it on party lines anyway. WTF #Iowa? Our legislature is dysfunctional and doesn't serve the people.

The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again. Higher tariffs, labor and health-insurance costs have pushed many businesses to raise prices for consumers.

Well, well, well.

Higher prices brought to you by Trump and the Republican Party . . .

While the affluent enjoy big tax cuts.

Republicans don’t care about you.

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Yeah, but Trump would get a standing ovation at an LIV Golf players gathering.

Once again, the fans are top of mind. 🤦🏻

LGBTQ U.S. Athletes Strike Gold at Milano Cortina Breezy Johnson makes history in downhill while Amber Glenn and Team USA’s hockey stars add to the medal count.

LGBTQ athletes struck gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Breezy Johnson made downhill history, while Amber Glenn helped secure gold for Team USA’s hockey team.

“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.” - President John F Kennedy

Wasserman to sell agency, stay with LA28 Games amid Epstein ties Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his talent agency in the wake of the release of emails tying him to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy.

The LA Olympic committee must dump him.

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Well Magic . . .

What do you think about all this?

Nunn defends backing Trump tariffs, may break ranks on future votes Zach Nunn defended his vote to uphold President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, but he said he could see himself breaking ranks on future votes.

Iowa voters . . .

Don’t be fooled.

Judge Nunn by what he’s done, not what he says.

Zach Nunn and Republicans don’t care about you.

Bring him home!

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