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 […]
ICYMI: Hundreds of Iowans Rally Against Health Care Changes
DES MOINES –On Sunday, Iowans held rallies in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Sioux City to voice their opposition to Republicans’ plans to overhaul healthcare. National Congressional Democratic Leaders, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Bernie Sanders called for a national day of action to stand up against Republican attacks to privatize medicare, cut […]
IDP Statement on the Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DES MOINES – On the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16th, 2017, Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Dr. Andy McGuire issued the following statement: “Today we celebrate the life, legacy and lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the best way to honor his memory is to carry on his […]
What Iowans Are Reading: Paul Pate’s Voter ID Proposal Is “Unneeded”, “Indefensible” and “A Solution Without a Problem”
Des Moines–Last week Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate released his “Election Integrity Act” which outlines his plans to spend millions of dollars on a virtually nonexistent issue. Pate is asking Iowa taxpayers to shell out up to a million dollars or more to implement new laws that will make it harder for the elderly […]
Iowa Republicans Spring Into 2017 By Diving Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole
Iowa Secretary of State and Republicans Announce Plan to Make Wasteful Spending Top Priority Des Moines–Yesterday felt like a trip down memory lane for Iowans as the Iowa Secretary of State’s office announced a plan to relaunch efforts and ask for more taxpayer money to combat a voter fraud problem that simply doesn’t exist in […]