IDP Statement on President Trump’s Failure to Live Up To His Promise to Iowa Farmers
DES MOINES–Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Derek Eadon, issued the following statement in preparation for President Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress this evening: “No matter what President Trump says at tonight’s address, today is a day where Donald Trump took steps to destroy Iowa’s rural economy as we learned of an executive order […]
IDP DNC Delegation Congratulates New DNC Chair Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison
DES MOINES- IDP Chair Derek Eadon issued the following statement on today’s DNC elections in Atlanta: “We would like to congratulate former Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez, on his victory today. Tom Perez is a fighter and he is prepared to fight for the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump and every Republican lawmaker who […]
IDP Statement on the Passing of Anti-Worker Legislation
DES MOINES – In response to the passing of Republican-sponsored, SF213 and HF291, bills that gut a Chapter 20 law that has worked well for forty years to the benefit of working men and women in Iowa, IDP Chair, Derek Eadon issued the following statement: “This assault on worker’s rights is an attack on thousands […]
IDP Latino Caucus Supports Nationwide “Day Without Immigrants”
DES MOINES – Today, in Iowa and across the nation, businesses will close and thousands will march in support of a Day Without Immigrants. In response to this day of action that recognizes the significance of immigrants’ valuable contributions to our country, Iowa Democratic Party Latino/a Caucus Chair, Brenda Phongsavanh issued the following statement: “Iowa […]
IDP Stonewall Caucus Demands Apology From State Rep. Ralph Watts
DES MOINES – Yesterday, Iowa House Republicans passed a bill along party lines that would prohibit charts and graphs from being used during debate. Republicans claim the bill was intended to preserve the decorum of the body. It appears, however, at least one Iowa Republican needs a refresher course on decorum and treating his constituents […]
IDP Statement on Attacks on Worker’s Rights
DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Derek Eadon, issued the following statement today in response to the introduction of HSB84, the bill that strips Iowa workers of the right to negotiate their wages & benefits with the State: “This bill is an overreach of power. Period. The new big brother-style Republican government in Iowa […]
IDP SCC Passes Resolution in Support of Standing Rock
Des Moines – At their fourth quarterly meeting on December 17, 2016, the Iowa Democratic Party passed the following resolution: “As Democrats we support the Water Protectors at Standing Rock and the veterans who stand in solidarity with them. We encourage all Democrats to contact their representatives and ask the to publicly take a stand […]
Derek Eadon Elected Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines – The State Central Committee of the Iowa Democratic Party today elected Derek Eadon to serve as Chair for the 2017-2018 term. While he was a student at the University of Iowa, Derek Eadon started his career in politics as a driver for Art Small’s long shot campaign against Chuck Grassley. In 2006, […]
IDP Statement on The Inauguration of Donald Trump as President
Des Moines–In response to the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, Iowa Democratic Party, Dr. Andy McGuire issued the following statement: “President Obama will officially leave the oval office today with a legacy of economic prosperity, inclusiveness and a strong record on national security. We thank him for his service […]
Further Into the Abyss: Donald Trump’s Approval Ratings Among Lowest in History
Des Moines–In response to Donald Trump’s historically low approval ratings heading into this Friday’s inauguration, Iowa Democratic Party Chair issued the following response: “After campaigning on a populist message against the Washington establishment, Donald Trump has shown his true colors during the transition period. Trump’s Cabinet is filled full of wealthy stakeholders and extreme, right-wing […]