Iowa InsiderCharlotte Eby, an Iowa native, has covered the Iowa Legislature and politics in the state since 2001. She is the Des Moines bureau chief and columnist for Lee Enterprises.Obama campaign fires back at McCains Celeb ad- July 30, 2008 On a day when major news organizations across the country are taking Sen. McCain to task for a steady stream of false, negative attacks, his campaign has launched yet another. Or, as some might say, Oops! He did it again. Our dependence on foreign oil is one of the greatest challenges we face. In this ...http://www.wcfcourier.com/blogs/eby/?p=250 New McCain ad mocks Obamas celebrity, asks if hes ready to lead- July 30, 2008 A new television ad from John McCain tries to turn Obamas popularity, on display during his world tour, into a negative for the candidate. The ad intersperses flashes of much-maligned celebrities Britney Spears and Paris Hilton with images of Obama. It goes on to accuse Obama of supporting higher taxes and the importation of more ...http://www.wcfcourier.com/blogs/eby/?p=249 New chairman of racing and gaming takes helm- July 17, 2008 Cedar Rapids attorney Greg Seyfer was voted in today as the new chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Seyfer, a Republican, is serving his third year on the panel, and said he doesnt see the commission moving in a new direction under his leadership. The commission currently is studying the possibility of issuing ...http://www.wcfcourier.com/blogs/eby/?p=248 Tom Harkin shelling out cash to Dem legislators- July 8, 2008 U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is giving $7,000 each to two Oskaloosa Democrats for their re-election campaigns State Sen. Tom Rielly and State Rep. Eric Palmer. Winners were chosen by a vote on Harkins Web site as a part of his Building Blue campaign to increase Democratic majorities in the Iowa Legislature. More than ...http://www.wcfcourier.com/blogs/eby/?p=247 |