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Todd Dorman
I’m a columnist, editorial writer and blogger for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I write about local and state government, politics, social issues, children, dogs, barbecue, or whatever shiny thing catches my woefully short attention span. I’ve been here since October 2007, after covering the Statehouse for nearly a decade, and my blog has been online since November 2007. I was student body president of my high school in 1988-89 and that’s the last time I’ll run for anything. Except maybe a free beer or an ice cream truck. Sign up for my Pints & Politics newsletter, or watch my podcast.
Latest Articles by Todd Dorman
Staff Columnists May. 10, 2013 10:22 pm4506d ago
So I heard this guy was coming to town who says he can bridge the stubborn divides in Iowa’s Republican …
Staff Columnists May. 9, 2013 10:28 am4508d ago
So this was sort of a surprise. At least to me. I can confirm that I am a finalist for …
Staff Columnists May. 8, 2013 8:10 am4509d ago
So Cedar Rapids casino backers will have the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s undivided attention. On Tuesday, Warren County voters …
Staff Columnists May. 6, 2013 11:21 am4511d ago
It turns out all the drama hasn’t spawned a dramatically altered Iowa Supreme Court. On Friday, the state’s highest court …
Staff Columnists May. 2, 2013 2:19 pm4515d ago
Earlier this week, I pointed out that Link Strategies, which guided Just Say No Casino forces in Linn County, is …
Staff Columnists May. 2, 2013 11:07 am4515d ago
Earlier this week, Gov. Terry Branstad gave his frank assessment of who should not be running for U.S. Senate: “I …
Staff Columnists May. 2, 2013 5:05 am4515d ago
Now for the ceremonial changing of the grill. Each year, about this time, I roll my charcoal grill from its …
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2013 11:06 am4517d ago
We had our casino referendum fun in March. But Warren County voters will go to the polls a week from …
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2013 9:20 am4517d ago
Linn County supervisors were warned about side effects. They put their salary on steroids anyway. Now, a couple of local …
Staff Columnists Apr. 29, 2013 2:20 pm4518d ago
Yeah, I know it’s very early. But it seems like four years ago, the mayoral race in Cedar Rapids was …
Staff Columnists Apr. 29, 2013 1:31 pm4518d ago
Under, the Golden Gnome says this 1st District congressional race rings a cinematic bell: When I look at the announced …
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2013 5:05 am4519d ago
A couple of paycheck issues came up at the Statehouse this past week. One got quite a bit of attention, …
Staff Columnists Apr. 26, 2013 11:53 am4521d ago
A couple local guys hope so. From Rick Smith’s morning account: Cedar Rapids did it, so why can’t Linn County? …
Staff Columnists Apr. 25, 2013 5:05 am4522d ago
Recusal can leave a public official feeling conflicted. I mean, you run for office so you can vote on stuff. …
Staff Columnists Apr. 24, 2013 11:49 am4523d ago
Upon hearing word of Swati Dandekar’s 1st District congressional trial balloon, some Democrats failed to swoon. Blogging Iowa City Democrat …