Oh, hey, it's 2019! Break's over! First up: mulling over what's ahead for the New Year with Iowa Democratic Party Party-Affairs chief Blair Lawton tomorrow in Iowa Falls! All Dems welcome; give us a holler for details!

Can't wait. Our Pie & Candidates Spectacular is happening in 1 day!

We believe our Pie & Candidates Spectacular event is the first time all 5 currently-announced Democratic candidates for U.S. Senator from Iowa will be at the same venue at the same time. It's also the first event of its kind in Iowa in 2020! And it's free, and there will be pie!

Come to the Pie & Candidates Spectacular is Sunday, Jan. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Student Center of Iowa Falls-Alden High School, 1903 Taylor Ave., Iowa Falls, IA to see & hear all 5 currently-announced Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate! It's free and there will be pie!

The 5 currently-announced Democratic candidates for U.S. Senator from Iowa are Kimberly Graham, Eddie Mauro, Theresa Greenfield, Michael Franken and Cal Woods. All will speak at our Pie & Candidates Spectacular on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2 to 4 p.m., 1903 Taylor Ave., Iowa Falls!

Hey, y'all. Los of Presidential campaign events are too far to get to. This one's pretty close! If you're a Warren fan or a Rep. Katie Porter fan, be there! events.elizabethwarren.com/event/190006/?…

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Happening this morning, and not only Elizabeth Warren will be there, but Julian Castro as well! events.elizabethwarren.com/event/190015/

The impeachment "trial" is a ridiculous sham. America, depicted within it, cannot even measure up to a third world country. We are mortified.

I agree with the Grassley of 2005 who said Senators had constitutional duty to advise & consent judicial nominations grassley.senate.gov/news/news-rele…

Hardin County's Dem. convention is Sat., Mar. 12 at the American Legion, 506 West St., Alden, IA. Register 9-10 a.m., meal, done by 1:30 pm

Here's the full list of Iowa editorials calling for #SCOTUS hearings. cc: Chuck Grassley

C.R. Gazette says: "Supreme Court vacancy: Grassley has a responsibility to lead" - thegazette.com/subject/opinio… via The Gazette

It really is frightening when you have a party controlling the House and Senate saying, "You know what? We reject science."

One month since Justice Scalia died - I expect a nominee soon, then Senator Grassley should #DoYourJob and #FillTheVacancy #iasen

#ActOnClimate - Feb. 2016 Was Most Abnormally Warm Month Ever Recorded, Topping Jan. 2016, NASA Says The Weather Channel weather.com/news/climate/n…

A classic from RAYGUN. #IA04 x.com/Bam2/status/74…

Pints & Politics Thurs., Nov 2, 6-8 pm at The River Tap, 701 Railroad St., Iowa Falls, IA. Meet Kim Weaver, Congressional candidate, at 6 pm