Posts Tagged ‘Corbett’

Ron Corbett When Ron Corbett was elected as Cedar Rapids Mayor, Republicans across Iowa celebrated. RPI Chairman Matt Strawn trumpeted Corbett’s victory as an indication that Republicans were on the move again. Some even speculated that Corbett’s return to politics might mean that he is looking at a run for Governor or the U.S. Senate ... Full story

Republicans Pick up Two Gubernatorial Seats Just one year ago, the political pundits and even some Republicans claimed that conservatism was dead following Barack Obama’s 28 state victory. Those same pundits declared that a major political realignment had taken place, and that the Republican Party was essentially the political party of the southern white men. ... Full story

I’m a little busy today. I have to take the old klown kar in for an oil change so here are a few articles that you can read and discuss amongst yourselves in the comment section. Cedar Rapids Campaign Mayor What’s the major issue in the Cedar Rapids race for Mayor that is just days away? ... Full story

Ron Corbett plans to announce his candidacy for Cedar Rapids Mayor tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. Corbett is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for CRST International, a Cedar Rapids based trucking company. Corbett defeated in Paul Pate in a primary for State Representative in 1986. He was elected Speaker of the House in ... Full story