Archive of entries posted on 25th May 2012

Blackburn to appear at fundraiser for Republican vying for Giffords’ seat

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Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn is throwing her political weight behind Jesse Kelly, the GOP candidate vying for the vacated seat of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Blackburn will appear at a Tucson, Ariz. fundraiser for Kelly on Sunday, according to Kelly’s … Continue reading →

Well, that changes things: Nashville Farmers’ Market’s no-smoking policy comes as a surprise to new overseers

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There’s a new boss for the moment at the Nashville Farmers’ Market, whose director is retiring as Metro tries to get a handle on financial problems that have put the market in a big revenue hole. The new boss, Metro … Continue reading →

Bolton Boosts Polk GOP Fundraiser to Rousing Success

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Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton headlined the Polk County GOP’s Third Annual Robb Kelley Club Dinner Thursday evening. Financially, the event was an enormous success. More than 500 people attended and the county party raised approximately $75,000. “I’m thrilled,” said Polk GOP Chairman Kevin McLaughlin. “The big turnout is a testament to the organization and [...]

The Presumption of Liberty

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By Nathan Tucker The Libertarian Party called and wants its preamble back.  It must have come as quite the surprise to them to learn that the preamble contained in the proposed 2012 platform for the Republican Party of Iowa (PRI) bears a striking resemblance to their own preamble. The proposed preamble reads, in pertinent part: [...]