I had a couple of interesting ideas from people I met this week while working at the Republican Party of Iowa booth at the Iowa State Fair.  I think it’s great that people are willing to step out and share ideas like this, and even act on them if possible.
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Just so you don’t either get too enthused or too fearful, I don’t plan to attend any more days at the fair this year… two days are enough for me right now!
But today was a pleasant day!  My wife and I left late (oh well!) with hopes essentially dashed that we would get to see [...]

The Republican Protest of the No-Vote Vacation continues today, with no end in sight.  CSPAN showed the following press conference (video courtesy John Boehner’s office) featuring House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio), Mike Pence (Indiana), and Jon Porter (Nevada).  Excellent, concise, brought a solid message back from their constituents, and continuing the push forward.  Worth [...]

Today was the first day of the Iowa State Fair.  I had intended to participate in the early morning event (but slept in instead) to break the record for the most corn-dogs eaten by the most people at the same time in the same place.  Sounds like it was a rip-roaring success, with over 15,000 [...]

I just reviewed the scheduled speakers at the Des Moines Register Soap Box at the Iowa State Fair.  John McCain will be there at 10:30 Friday.  Barack Obama will be there… NOT!
Instead, Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska will be speaking on Obama’s behalf on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30.
Iowans have long memories.
I now predict a [...]

Among other things, I will be working at the Republican Party of Iowa booth at the Fair from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday August 7.  I believe the booth is in the Varied Industries Building.  I look like the photo on the right.  Most of the time.
I hope to see you there!

The downward pressure on the price of oil continues, although not as strong as the past few trading days.  At the end of the day, it was $117 (down $.22 from yesterday).  Oh, and the Dow was up 40 points.
Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich showed up today at the Capital to show support for the GOP Protest.  [...]