Posts Tagged ‘governor’

(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

The Roberts for Governor Campaign announced today that State Representatives Cecil Dolecheck and Mike May have endorsed Rod Roberts’s campaign for governor. With these endorsements, seven current or former state legislators have now endorsed the Roberts for Governor Campaign in the past two weeks. “As both a fiscal and a social conservative, Rod Roberts ... Full story

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rod Roberts is calling on Iowans to contact their state legislators to urge them to oppose a bill in the Iowa House that would require some non-union state government employees to pay fees to labor unions. Currently, Iowa’s “right to work” law prohibits agreements that require non-union employees to pay fees ... Full story

Former Governor Terry Branstad’s campaign has released its first web video of his campaign. The video captures video, images, and interviews from the various events that the Branstad campaign has organized this month. Full story

As many of you know, Steve Deace is a personal friend of mine. The friendship is genuine. My wife and I have been to his home for dinner, I occasionally show up to his regular card game and I’ve even embarrassed myself while playing Rock Band with Iowa’s most controversial radio talk ... Full story

With all due respect, but I'm just not buying it this time.  Sorry... If you feel the same way about the notion of the "thanks for the memories, taxes and double trouble financial books, but no thanks Terry" then follow the news feed facebook fan page at NoThanksTerry.com and post your own thoughts. I really hope these graphics, words and common sense help shape a ... Full story

ISU College Republicans and the IFCR hosted an event geared to introduce college students to GOP governor candidates.  Christopher Rants, Jerry Behn and Bob Vander Plaats fielded questions primarily about education and expanding topics like building a better business climate in Iowa. Among the highlights of the events was the coolest GOP necktie ... Full story