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Platform Vandalized, Delegates Made Into Props

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Designated2

One of the chief functions of the caucuses and conventions is platform formation where grassroots Republicans come together to decide what matters should be among those that obtain action by elected officials. It is an honorable undertaking. Without that function … Continue reading →

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Reader Agrees and Disagrees With QC Times

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Designated2

We received the following from a reader regarding our rebuttal yesterday to the QC Times denigration of the party platform process. We appreciate the response. The reader’s comments are set forth below in their entirety. We have upgraded it to … Continue reading →

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Platforms, Rules, Bylaws

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Designated2

Commentary ongoing. Revisit for updates regarding platforms and convention rules. Scroll through for commentary related to various Republican platforms, county, district and state. Latest addition — 2022 Republican First District Iowa proposed platform Text of proposed 2022 Republican First District … Continue reading →

Another Dump from the QC Times Editorial Board

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Designated2

The QC Times masthead editorial of January 26th admonishes participants in Iowa’s distinctive caucus-to-convention system to Cut party platforms down to size. Apparently the luminaries on the QC Times Editorial Board believe that caucus participants who are concerned about specific … Continue reading →

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The Responsibility of Leadership and the Importance of Party Platforms

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Designated2

Republican Party of Iowa Chairman A.J. Spiker’s recent communication, which we referred to yesterday, was addressed in today’s The Iowa Republican (TIR). The author Kevin Hall is not shy about interpreting the letter as a misdirection regarding more prevalent criticisms … Continue reading →

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The Big Bad Sequester Maybe Not So Bad

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Designated2

Raising taxes will not solve the budget problems our country faces. The more we tax economic activity the less of it we will get. Job creation suffers, it does not expand with collective inhibitions on the producers of market activity. … Continue reading →

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