by admin | Jul 28, 2004 | News
There are 56 Iowa Delegates to this convention; eight of them are under the age of 30. Party leaders say it’s part of an effort to encourage younger Iowans to vote. Forty-four percent of Iowans between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in the last presidential election, but...
by admin | Jul 27, 2004 | News
A West Des Moines doctor who’s a delegate at the Democratic National Convention is getting some big “snaps” in Boston. Dr. Alan Koslow is on a campaign to get pictures of himself standing beside famous political figures. Despite heightened security around party...
by admin | Jul 27, 2004 | News
Movie star Ben Affleck visited Iowa Democrats at their National Convention in Boston this morning, posing for pictures after a short speech in which he criticized President Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthy, including himself. (See earlier story for more details on...
by admin | Jul 27, 2004 | News
A retired four-star general spoke to Iowa delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Boston this morning, but it was a movie star who received the most attention. Former presidential candidate Wesley Clark drew applause from Iowans this morning, but actor Ben...
by admin | Jul 27, 2004 | News
Governor Tom Vilsack and his wife, Christie, have been in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention. Governor Vilsack spoke at the convention shortly after it opened late yesterday afternoon. His speech was brief, focusing on the homeland security elements...