Posts Tagged ‘Bob Vander Plaats’

This fall, Iowa voters will be asked whether or not they want to call for a constitutional convention that would allow them to revise the state’s constitution.  Voters are automatically asked this question once every decade.  The thinking behind the ballot question is to give the people of Iowa a route around an ... Full story

Today is the last day that independent candidates have to file the necessary petitions to be on the ballot this fall.  Normally, independent candidates don’t make much of an impact on elections, but as we have seen with Ross Perot’s presidential run in 1992, strong independent candidates can alter the outcome of an ... Full story

Yesterday, Bob Vander Plaats held a mid-afternoon press conference in front of the Iowa Judicial building. It was the second time in less than a week that Vander Plaats held a press conference about his new initiative to oust the three Supreme Court Justices who face a retention vote in November. The purpose of the ... Full story

Last Friday, Bob Vander Plaats put an end to the speculation that he might run for governor as an independent candidate when he announced that he will instead lead a statewide anti-retention campaign against three Iowa Supreme Court Justices.  The details regarding Vander Plaats’ new political organization are sparse, but he did indicate that he ... Full story

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats announced today that he will not run as an independent candidate for governor this fall.  Vander Plaats made the announcement in the shadows of the Iowa Supreme Court building this morning. “I’m here today to say that I will not be seeking an independent run for ... Full story

Just a few thoughts in advance of Vander Plaats’ press conference this morning. I love the fact that I compared Vander Plaats to Brett Favre yesterday then a few hours later he announces a press conference.  Seriously, this might be the best analogy I’ve ever made. If the news reports that say Vander Plaats is going to ... Full story

Bob Vander Plaats has scheduled a 10:30 a.m. press conference for tomorrow at the State Capitol. Vander Plaats will make a statement then take questions from the media. It is likely that he will address the speculation that he is considering an independent run for governor this fall. The deadline for him ... Full story

Perhaps no statewide Republican candidate has energized the base of the party like Brenna Findley has with her campaign for Attorney General.  The enthusiasm towards her campaign was on display at the Republican state convention a month ago when people eagerly grabbed her yard signs and waited to speak to the fresh-faced candidate. Another ... Full story

Documents filed yesterday with the Internal Revenue Service show that the group named “Iowans for Responsible Government” (IRG) was funded entirely by the Democratic Governors Association (DGA).  The DGA gave over $782,000 to the group, which attacked Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad in the weeks leading up to the Republican primary. Ironically, the DGA blasted ... Full story

From the moment that Terry Branstad selected Kim Reynolds to be his running mate, political commentators and members of the media have made comparisons between Reynolds and Sarah Palin.  The comparisons should have been expected.  Both are brunettes, both are attractive, and both have an authentic way with people that aides them on ... Full story