Rathje Launches First Campaign Ad of 2014 Campaign

The primary in the 1st Congressional District may still be over a year away, but that’s not stopping one Republican candidate from taking his message to the airwaves. Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje will begin running a television ad for his congressional bid on local cable networks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District beginning on Tuesday. [...]

Branstad’s Political Apparatus Engrossed in Campaign for Cedar Rapids Casino

By Craig Robinson Governor Terry Branstad downplayed the significance of Steve Gray hosting a fundraiser for his campaign back in October of last year.  Gray, a Cedar Rapids businessman, is the lead backer of a proposed $80 million casino development in the heart of the city.  At the time, Branstad told reporters, “I believe that [...]

Former John Deere Worker Calls Loebsack’s Negative Attacks “Unbelievable”

Demonstrating just how out-of-touch Dave Loebsack is with Iowa families, he suggests that the Quad City based John Deere is “part of the problem” in a recent television ad. In the new ad, Dave Loebsack attacks John Archer for his decade of work at John Deere, saying companies like John Deere are negatively impacting the [...]

American Crossroads Launches New TV Ad Buy in Iowa

American Crossroads today launched a new television ad in Iowa that features interviews with two small business owners blasting President Obama’s “bad decisions” which have made it difficult for small businesses to create jobs. Citing increased taxes, rising health care expenses, and burdensome regulations, the job creators effectively make the real-world case that President Obama [...]

Archer Releases First TV Ad: Next Generation

John Archer, Republican Candidate for Iowa’s Second Congressional District, today launched his first television advertisement of the 2012 election cycle. The 30-second advertisement, titled “Next Generation” focuses on Iowa’s need for new leadership and highlights Archer’s pro-growth policies for job creation. “Iowa families and businesses continue to face tremendous uncertainty with what is coming out [...]

Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Issue Ad in Iowa Focused on “Worst Economic Recovery America Has Ever Had”

New TV ad focuses on the failure of President Obama’s stimulus plan, and what it takes to get the economy moving again. WASHINGTON – Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today launched a new TV issue ad in Iowa focused on the failed economic policies of President Barack Obama. The ad quotes CBS Evening News [...]