Just as the shock and horror of the realities of the Kermit Gosnell infanticide trial begin to fade in our memories, we have begun hearing stories of other Kermit Gosnells in other parts of the country. Abortionist Nicola Riley just had her medical license revoked in Maryland for a host of problems. Like Gosnell, Riley [...]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation joins a long line of agencies that are looking into the inner workings, and possible illegal activity, of Michele Bachmann’s 2012 presidential campaign. The Federal Election Commission, Office of Congressional Ethics, Iowa Senate Ethics Committee and Urbandale Police Department are also investigating the campaign. There is also an Iowa lawsuit [...]
At long last, the property tax reform that Governor Branstad campaigned on in 2010 and every candidate, on both sides of the aisle, advocated for in 2012 is about to become reality. That is, as long as it passes the Democrat-controlled Iowa Senate. A sweeping tax reform package that legislators believe will provide the biggest [...]
Earlier this week, the infamous Philadelphia abortion doctor/butcher was found guilty of hundreds of criminal charges, including three counts of first degree murder for the cutting of the spinal cords of three babies born alive after botched abortions. Last week, we began digging into the various aspects of the larger question of whether the Kermit [...]
Several names were tossed around among Republican insiders as to who would be an ideal choice to replace longtime Iowa Auditor David Vaudt. Since Governor Branstad got to make the appointment, we knew it would be important to not only name someone with similar qualifications as Vaudt’s, but also someone who would be a strong [...]
DES MOINES – Former Story County Auditor Mary Mosiman is being named the state of Iowa’s new “taxpayer watchdog” at a news conference this morning at the State Capitol. Governor Branstad selected Mosiman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of longtime Iowa Auditor David Vaudt, who is the new chairman of the Governmental [...]
The Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner in Cedar Rapids on Friday was undoubtedly the high point of A.J. Spiker’s tenure as party chairman. The event was a success in every imaginable way. I live-blogged the event Friday evening. Below you can view the full speeches from Rand Paul, Senator Grassley and Congressman King. I [...]