Posts Tagged ‘Branstad’

During the Farm Progress Show in Boone today, Gov. Branstad outlined his goals for growing Iowa’s agricultural economy. Branstad noted that agriculture is in the business of nourishing bodies and a major engine for job creation and economic growth.  In 1983, with Iowa in the depth of an agricultural recession, its 115,000 farmers produced economic ... Full story

Former Gov. Terry Branstad, along with lieutenant governor nominee Sen. Kim Reynolds, this afternoon unveiled his latest policy proposal for job creation in Iowa. Stressing the need to market Iowa more aggressively, Branstad says he will form “IGNITE” teams throughout the state, and initiate the Iowa Network of Entrepreneurial Transplants (INET) to identify key former ... Full story

The Iowa Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (PAC) has named its selections for the 2010 Friends of Agriculture endorsement. Candidates seeking state and national offices this fall have earned endorsement by the state’s largest grassroots farm organization based on their support of agriculture, voting record and support for Iowa’s rural communities. “Friends of Agriculture designations are ... 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

In conjunction with the ad’s release, Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink released the following statement: “While the Culver campaign is trying to mislead and misdirect Iowans about Terry Branstad’s outstanding record of achievement, Governor Culver cannot hide from results of his failed leadership. Nowhere is that failed leadership more evident than in regards to ... Full story

By Bob Haus A key ingredient to any political leader is self-confidence, some would say ego. Shrinking violets are rarely elected to office, and leaders need to believe in themselves in order to subject themselves and their families to the rigors of public life. Over my years in politics, I've had the opportunity to work ... Full story

The following is video of Branstad announcing Kim Reynolds as his running mate, followed by her remarks and a brief question and answer segment.... Full story

By Emily Geiger Gore the Man Whore I wrote a while back about my suspicion that there was more to the Gore’s seemingly amicable divorce than what was being told. Shortly thereafter, we heard rumors that Al Gore had had an affair with a fellow environment activists/Hollywood socialite. Now, there are accusations that he attempted to sexually ... Full story

When Terry Branstad got to choose a new lieutenant governor for his 1990 campaign, he went to a first-term, female state senator to fill that role.  It now seems history is repeating itself. Sources tell TheIowaRepublican.com that Branstad will announce that he has selected Kim Reynolds to be his running mate.  Reynolds was elected to ... Full story

The Branstad Campaign has launched a new television ad in response to Chet Culver’s first general election ad that he released last week. The ad shows a contrast in management, leadership skills with regard to state’s budget. It will run statewide on network and cable television. “The true test of ... Full story