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KCCI: Video: Branstad hits the campaign trail

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Radio Iowa: Branstad proposes series of budget reforms

Former Governor Terry Branstad is proposing a series of state budget reforms that he tried to enact during the end of his 16-year tenure as governor. “We can get this done,” Branstad says. “And I’m hopeful that Democrats will endorse it as well.”

Branstad, a Republican who’s seeking a fifth term as governor, says it’s time for the state to have budget plans that stretch over two years, not just one, and he says the governor and legislators should agree on a five-year financial plan for state government…full story HERE.

Ft. Dodge Messenger: Branstad touts education, budget reform proposals

BURNSIDE – As governor, Terry Branstad would encourage replication of the Iowa Central Charter High School throughout Iowa.

Branstad, who is seeking the Republican nod for Iowa’s top job, visited Southeast Webster-Grand Junior and Senior High School in Burnside Monday, part of a regional campaign swing that also included stops in Jefferson and Rockwell City…full story HERE.

KIMT: Cerro Gordo Republicans ready to do the “unthinkable”

MASON CITY, IA – They’re down for now, but they say the political wind is shifting.
    
As republicans across the state met on Saturday afternoon for their county conventions, all eyes were fixed on their version of change, and they say it comes this November.

“We are going to attempt the unthinkable,” said State Senator Merlin Bartz, (R) Grafton. “No party has ever come from the 32-18 minority, to a 26-24 majority in one election cycle.”…full story HERE.

Washington Post: Iowa governor faces tough reelection as another state sours on incumbents

MASON CITY, IOWA — Republican Terry Branstad’s lines have a familiar ring as he campaigns to return to the governor’s office after 11 years away. He blasts the incumbent Democrat for “mismanagement,” promising an “economic comeback” and the end of “more government than we can afford.”

The pitch is working. Early polls show Branstad with a lead as large as 20 points over Gov. Chet Culver (D), who is battling a poor economy and frustration fueled by Capitol Hill vitriol that incumbent politicians are not delivering…full story HERE.

Cedar Valley Daily Times: Branstad makes first Vinton campaign stop

VINTON — Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad made his first campaign stop in Vinton Wednesday, visiting with residents at Windsor Manor Assisted Living…full story and picture HERE!