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Iowa

rurallib

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2. The state feels like it has changed so much since Branstad was returned as governor

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:28 PM

Nov 2016

Repugs seem to have an attitude that they own the state now.
Branstad acts like a king. His appointments to the Court have been loyal repugs. He has ruined our universities with his Board of regents. And our media is compliant and docile as can be.

I used to be so proud to live here because we were common sense people. Now so many are sheep fearful of their own shadows.

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I am worried about the state senate [View all] rurallib Nov 2016 OP

I don't get what is happening in Iowa. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #1

The state feels like it has changed so much since Branstad was returned as governor rurallib Nov 2016 #2

I attribute it to a perception Cairycat Nov 2016 #3

They don't follow the money because the media either helps or allows rurallib Nov 2016 #4