Posts Tagged ‘governor’

Terry Branstad’s record as a political candidate is about as impressive as any that you will ever find.  His record isn’t impressive just because he has never lost an election, it’s because he has been remarkably consistent throughout his political career. Despite having to endure two strong primary challenges in his political career, Branstad has ... Full story

(URBANDALE) – The Governor Branstad 2010 Campaign today announced the Thursday, June 24, 2010 schedule for a statewide tour with former Gov. Terry Branstad and his selection for lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor selection will be announced via our LieuTEXTant Governor Campaign prior to the tour. To sign up, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com. The following press ... Full story

The Branstad 2010 campaign today released their first ad of the general election campaign, titled, “Leader.” “This ad demonstrates why Governor Branstad is receiving his broad base of support across the state,” said Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “Iowans understand that Terry Branstad is a trusted, proven leader and know that he will ... Full story

As the Republican nominee for governor, Terry Branstad is now faced with an important decision that will have a major impact on the future of his campaign. Branstad now needs to pick someone to be his running mate. Branstad’s selection is critical because it will set the tone of his general election campaign. ... Full story

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bill Salier, a staunch pro-life, small-government conservative and co-founder of the group Everyday America, Sunday announced his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats. "Bob Vander Plaats is the only candidate in the governor’s race who stands for true conservative values,” Salier said during a Vander Plaats campaign rally at Crossroads Park. ... Full story

Iowa Governor Chet Culver was involved in a traffic altercation on Sunday afternoon. Culver was traveling near Pars & Cigars, a favorite hangout of the Governor’s, when either his SUV cut off another car, or that car cut off the governor’s unmarked SUV. Being cut-off is not an uncommon occurrence in cities like Des ... Full story

Hours after State Auditor Dave Vaudt endorsed Terry Branstad’s campaign on Tuesday, the Iowa Family Policy Center sent out a press release entitled, “Branstad finds a Human Shield.” The press release relayed IFPC’s disappointment of Vaudt’s endorsement. IFPC also pointed out that former State Auditor Richard Johnson, who held the position during ... Full story

TheIowaRepublican.com caught up with Terry Branstad and Bob Vander Plaats in Goose Lake last night. I asked them their reaction to the first gubernatorial debate and the main issue coming out of it, gambling. Below are the videos.... Full story

Nineteen days ago, former Des Moines School Board member Jonathan Narcisse announced that he would challenge Governor Chet Culver in the Democratic primary this June. Following his announcement, Narcisse received weeks of favorable news coverage from traditional media outlets. Despite all of the attention, he was unable collect the necessary signatures to place his ... Full story

(URBANDALE, Iowa) – The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign today announced that former Gov. Terry Branstad will compete in three Republican gubernatorial primary debates. “We welcome the opportunity to discuss the future of Iowa with our primary opponents,” said campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “The governor looks forward to sharing his message of job creation, family income ... Full story