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In Carroll, no Republican poll watchers

By Douglas Burns 11/4/08

CARROLL — One veteran Democratic pollwatcher here tells us this morning that she’s been to all four wards in the city of Carroll — the main voting sites in what is a bellwether county — and seen no Republican pollwatchers. The long-time activist is stunned at the absence.

Iowa GOP vets say 2008 not year for social conservatives

By Douglas Burns 7/24/08

The Sioux City Journal today reports that leading Republican veterans in Iowa are troubled that social conservatives have key positions in the party during an election year in which household economic matters could prove decisive.
Here Is The Journal:
Mary Lundby, former Iowa Senate Republican leader from Marion, said many GOP voters in the state are more [...]

Iowa GOP District Conventions This Saturday

By Douglas Burns 4/17/08

The Republican Party of Iowa will hold its district conventions Saturday, hosting candidates and platform discussions leading up to the Republican state convention on June 14.

District convention times and locations are as follows:

First District Convention – Saturday, April 19, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.

Grand River Center

500 Bell Avenue – Dubuque, Iowa

Second District Convention – Saturday, April [...]

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