Posts Tagged ‘Terry E. Branstad’

More than 9,000 signatures collected from every Iowa county (URBANDALE, Iowa) – Former Gov. Terry Branstad today filed nomination papers with the Iowa secretary of state’s office, officially placing his name on the ballot for the Republican nomination for Iowa governor. Branstad turned in 9,146 signatures, more than double the requirement of 3,412. Branstad’s signatures qualified him ... Full story

Gov. Terry Branstad announced the support of two legislators, Sen. Jim Hahn, R-Muscatine, and state Rep. Renee Schulte, R-Cedar Rapids. “Terry Branstad is the person who can best lead this state through our budget crisis,” said Hahn, who served during Branstad’s term, 1991-1999. “I have seen firsthand his effective, conservative leadership. I look forward to working ... Full story

Governor Tim Pawlenty and four Iowa candidates for Governor will speak at the 2010 Iowa Taxpayers’ Day MUSCATINE, IA—Iowans for Tax Relief announced today the line up for the 2010 Iowa Taxpayers’ Day on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Northwest in Des Moines. The keynote speaker is ... Full story

You wouldn’t know it, but the Republicans are not the only political party in the state that has to deal with warring factions in its midst. Democrats have equal or greater animosity occurring within their party. The only difference is, they don’t talk about it on the only statewide radio station, or maybe programs ... Full story

2008 Iowa Caucus winner Mike Huckabee was in the state yesterday to help his former Iowa campaign chairman, Bob Vander Plaats. Huckabee devoted most of his day to helping Vander Plaats’ campaign for governor. He attended a high-dollar fundraiser in Cedar Rapids over the noon hour, headlined an event for the ... 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

What do you get with a Tea Party Convention, an RPI Leadership event focusing on Gubernatiorial candidates and a Huckabee book signing all in Des Moines in one weekend?  Answer: Lots of "Here In Iowa" photos. If you would like to see photos of Tim ... Full story