Branstad Funding Our Campaign?!

Branstad Funding Our Campaign?!

[Posted by Jonathan on Facebook]

Last night I stopped at Smokey Row in Des Moines in my quest for an Oatmeal Raisin cookie.
I also got a chicken caesar salad, and it was delicious.While there I ran into a gentleman I hadn’t seen for a while. He’s a passionate community activist and a Democrat. As we chatted he asked me directly “is your campaign being funded by Terry Branstad, that’s what Jack Hatch told me?”Now this is not the first time I’ve heard this. I was even …

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Meet Jon in Davenport Wed Oct 22 at Genesis/Adler and Kahl Educational Buildings

Meet Jon in Davenport Wed Oct 22 at Genesis/Adler and Kahl Educational Buildings

For Immediate Release                          @NarcisseForIowa

Narcisse Speaking at Genesis Hospital & EICC Kahl Building
Jonathan Narcisse, the Iowa Party candidate for Governor will be in Davenport, Iowa on Wednesday October 22nd for two public speaking engagements.

After touring facilities with hospital officials, Narcisse will be speaking at Genesis’ Adler Health Education Center from 3pm to 4pm, on Wednesday at Genesis EAST, in Davenport. 

He will be addressing invited employees of Genesis Health System, and …

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Publication: Iowa Values, Common Sense Solutions

Publication: Iowa Values, Common Sense Solutions

The Narcisse for Governor campaign published its literature drop piece and is making a pdf of the 8 page publication available online as a downloadable PDF. IowaValues8PageTab2014.11×11. It covers the legacy of Narcisse and quotes supporters like former Branstad Chief of Staff Gretchen Tegeler, Iowa State Board of Education member Greg McLain.

The promotional piece, which will be distributed door to door by volunteers in the last two weeks of the election campaign, includes sections that summarize Narcisse’s white papers on Restoring Iowa’s World Class Education …

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Reader: Iowa Party Potent Tool

Reader: Iowa Party Potent Tool

[Published in River Cities’ Reader, Oct 16th 2014]

A Potent Tool for Reform: Narcisse and The Iowa Party

If you’re an independent candidate for governor in Iowa, you know you’re getting traction when your message earns the support of county chairs from both major parties across the state. Your campaign must be striking powerful chords when you get endorsements from both conservative talk-radio hosts and liberal-activist leaders alike.

Jonathan Narcisse is running for governor again. (I have volunteered for and contributed to his campaign.) And if he garners …

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Poverty Cannot Be Addressed Without Accountability

Davenport, Iowa – Oct 12, 2014 | Jonathan Narcisse, the Iowa Party candidate for Governor, provides opening statements to the Quad Cities Progressive Action for the Common Good forum at Bethel Church in Davenport, Iowa. Organizers invited all candidates to address poverty in Scott County.

“At the end of the day, all the ideas about what others ought to do for us are meaningless, in a culture that is controlled by powerful vested and corrupted elements.”

Jonathan touches on doing for oneself and not seeking solutions …

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An Accountability & Watchdog Party

An Accountability & Watchdog Party

Iowa Party Defined on KTIV

Narcisse says he needs two percent of the popular vote to launch the Iowa party as an official political party in the state.

“A new unique Iowa Party this isn’t ideologically driven, but is focused on accountability and watchdogging government on behalf of the tax payers.”

KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports

Original source: http://www.ktiv.com/story/26763734/2014/10/11/candidate-makes-push-for-the-iowa-party

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There Is a Choice – Jim Fisher (WOC 1420AM) on Jon Narcisse

There Is a Choice – Jim Fisher (WOC 1420AM) on Jon Narcisse

< Play the 12 minute interview here.   Davenport, Iowa | October 1, 2014 - Jim Fisher hosted Jonathan Narcisse at WOC 1420AM for a 5 o’clock drive time interview.

“There is a choice. You are not stuck with two echoes,” said Fisher when he introduced Jonathan as the Iowa Party candidate for governor.

Narcisse explains the Iowa Party as a “watchdog, accountability and political tool or weapon… that has the ability to begin restoring Iowa to her people.”

“We do that by focusing on where the money is spent. …

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Malfeasance, Sloth or Incompetence?

Malfeasance, Sloth or Incompetence?

by Jonathan Narcisse – September 26, 2014

During my time on the Des Moines School Board I became painfully aware The Des Moines Register lacked a general interest in facts, data and empirical evidence. They had an agenda, and if the truth had to be sacrificed in subjugation to that agenda, it was slayed enthusiastically.

At the time I assumed their constant embrace of the irrelevant, inaccurate and blatantly false was malicious.

As I travel the state speaking with publications in all 99 counties, relevant and healthy discourse …

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Steele Report

Steele Report

Jonathan Narcisse recently joined Ron Steele at KWWL in Waterloo for a recording of the Steele Report.

Part 1 – Iowa Worth Fighting For & Hatch Throwing the Fight for Dems
KWWL.com

Part 2 – Polk County Political Cartel, Branstad’s Failures
KWWL.com

Part 3 – Entitlement Reform & Personal Responsibility
KWWL.com

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In the News Recap Sep 12-16

In the News Recap Sep 12-16

Iowa City Press Citizen 9.16.2014  Iowa gubernatorial candidate talks criminal justice in I.C.

Daily Iowan 9.17.2014 Narcisse promotes criminal justice reform 

Dickson County News 9.16. 2014 Narcisse bid for governor comes to Spirit Lake

Times Republican 9.13.2014 Narcisse makes play for governor’s post

Estherville Daily News 9.12.2014 Narcisse steps into the ring for governor

(From Way Back Machine) Ames Progressive 10.26.2014 Interview

“I just got my absentee ballot and have decided to make an effort this year to check out all the candidates to make an informed vote instead of voting straight party. I have to say …

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