Posts Tagged ‘Jim Nussle’

Political newcomer Matt Schultz leads incumbent Secretary of State Mike Mauro in TheIowaRepublican.com Battleground Poll.  Schultz leads Mauro 33% to 30%, but the poll also shows that 35% of those surveyed have not made up their minds about the race. Schultz told TheIowaRepublican.com, “These numbers are encouraging, but it won't change what I'm doing. ... Full story

I’m fascinated by Bob Vander Plaats.  Don’t laugh. I’m serious. I know that I’ve been guilty of calling him a perpetual politician, a constant campaigner, and three or five time loser depending on how you at home want to score it.  Still, Bob Vander Plaats has been able to do more than a lot ... 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

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

With only one day until polls open, Bob Vander Plaats finds himself down 28 points to in the Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll. Undeterred, Vander Plaats continues his quest to be the Republican nominee for governor. Vander Plaats has been running for governor almost as long as his chief opponent, Terry ... Full story

Newt Gingrich was in Iowa yesterday. The former Speaker of the House and potential 2012 presidential candidate headlined three impressive events in eastern and central Iowa during his visit. Gingrich first attended a fundraiser for the Republican House Majority Fund in Cedar Rapids. He then gave a mid-afternoon speech at the American ... Full story

Perhaps no issue has caused more fireworks in Republican primaries across the state this year than party loyalty. It began last fall when Bob Vander Plaats endorsed an independent candidate for the Iowa House. That candidate is now running as a Republican. It continued in January when the Linn County GOP ... Full story

In 1990, Eric Tabor was a candidate for Congress in Eastern Iowa. Jim Nussle defeated him by the narrowest of margins, 50% to 49.8%. While Tabor lost the election, he landed on his feet by taking a job for Attorney General Tom Miller. Today, Tabor serves as Miller’s Chief of Staff. As was reported by the ... Full story

When you are the minority party in a legislative chamber, raising money can be difficult and, at times, can seem almost impossible. Successful campaigns require money to be able to operate. It’s not everything you need, but financial resources are necessary in politics today. Regardless of the quality of candidates the Senate Republicans are ... Full story

If you are looking for proof of a Republican resurgence in Iowa, you don’t need to wait until Election Day this November to see it. You can see it by the quality and quantity of candidates that will appear on the ballot in the June primary, and you can also see it in the rebuilding of ... Full story