Heated sidewalks... heated freaking sidewalks...

If the Iowa House Democrats didn't want any headaches... maybe they shouldn't have gotten so cocky last session... An issue that is hitting the airwaves that is sure to get the ashtrays flying against walls over on Fleur Drive... An issue that is for sure making the blood of the Dem Legislative Leadership boil...

Heated sidewalks. Yup. Heated freaking sidewalks.

Here's how we got to this issue... So there was this bill that was voted on, H-8402 (oh lookie lookie at me, dropping bill numbers, like a boss)... any how it was this green initiative that was for geothermal sidewalks specifically for West Union, IA. There was some amendments and such... Long story short, this was you basic run of the mill pork bill. This wasn't added to another budget. it was its own bill. Straight party vote. Democrats who loves themselves some spending... said voted yes... including Donovan Olson from Boone... and Mike Reasnor of Creston... both Dems who are feeling some heat and uber strong opponents.

Yeah... how good is that vote looking now?

Anyways... we are being told that this is an issue that is clicking with voters in these districts. And rightfully so.... Heated freaking sidewalks? A few questions probably being asked.

Taxpayer sensible types are asking, why are we spending money on heated sidewalks? Then there's freeloading types asking... Where's my heated sidewalks?

For the sake of the future of this state, Tuesday can't get here any closer.

Weekend Political Potpourri for $200 Alex...

Alright... now time to give some of your reports you've been sending in to the QCI Newsroom (newsroom? really? *smirk*)

FROM THE WEEKEND...

In Polk County --- Lots and lots of action going on. As I reported on Saturday, Des Moines' eastside was jumpin'. Per sources close to QCI one of the most massive ground efforts in Polk County GOP history. Look for some sruprises tomorrow.

In Ames --- Phones were going at full blast and I am told that an army of 20 plus gathered to hit the streets for State House candidate, Chad Steenhoek.

Out East --- Phones slammed... full capacity. Oh and epic Halloween costume phone bank that made the local news.

In Osceola --- Massive rally at 1pm for their hometown gal and the next Lt Gov, Kim Reynolds. And when I say massive, I mean wow. Got lots of emails and texts about this on how impressive it was for a Southern Iowa stop.

I know there tons of other stories and this is just a small snip of it... but the message here? Full onslaught from Iowa Republicans at all levels at the grassroots level. Also, peeps are fired up. More to come... Stay thirsty...

Oh and sidenote from the weekend? How 'bout them Iowa Hawkeyes? Que the party dance...

POTUS 43 still has it...

OK, not so much of a campaign update... but did you all see the Presidents Bush last night in the World Series? Yeah man... 43 still still throws a good pitch... You know those bumper stickers that say, "Miss me yet?" Judging from the reaction of the crowd, methinks yes.

Check this out.

Obligatory grammar and spelling post...

After going back and reading my posts from Saturday... and well most of my posts in general... I am a spelling and grammar fail.

Somewhere my english comp teacher, Ms. Frana, is beating her head against a wall.

Which is kind of funny... I think Ms. Frana could see the future... I remember her yelling at me everytime I handed in a paper... she would say,

"Grant, you can either learn this or end up drinking beer in an apartment in Mason City all day."

Turns out she was right, NIACC alum 1998... Anyways, I apologize for the errors... bit loyal readers know better.

More to come.... Stay thirsty.

Krusty knows what's up...

We start our Balls to the Wall coverage this Monday with a nice little shout out from the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the Blogs, Hershel Krsutofski.

Dude, good to know we're all on the page. Here's his stuff from this morning.

I don't know why this bit bothered me so much... Probably just because it was about the stupid thing I've seen in while.... And friends... this is saying something.