1st District candidates contrast in Betten Dorf debate
Wood City Times reports a clash between Republican challengers Will Johnson and Ben Lange over endorsing the primary winner and broader federal scope. Lange seeks a smaller government with fewer regulations while Johnson calls for drastic cuts including abolishing the IRS and several federal agencies.
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Johnson
Bruce Braley
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GOP District 1 hopefuls in a money and support race
In Iowa s 1st District primary Ben Lange a Independence lawyer and Tea Party aligned candidate trails Will Johnson of Dubuque in fundraising. Lange touts endorsements and a broad grass roots network while Johnson emphasizes public support and momentum despite lower cash on hand.
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Independence
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Scott County
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Norris brings star power to Vander Plaats bid in Iowa primary
Actor Chuck Norris campaigns for Bob Vander Plaats in Cedar Rapids drawing about 300 supporters at Kirkwood Community College. Norris promotes independence and Tea Party liberty themes while urging independents to switch to GOP briefly for the primary, then return to independent status.
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Chuck Norris
Bob Vander Plaats
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Norris
Kirkwood Community College
Mike Huckabee
Iowa
Julie Koehn
the Gazette
Disclosure rules can have exceptions in Iowa politics
A Democrat leaning group attacks former Iowa Governor Branstad ahead of the June 8 primary, highlighting how 527 and 501(c)(4) entities may skirt donor disclosure rules. Iowans for Responsible Government has spent 450000 on ads and seeks donor anonymity while Branstad and others warn of legal and ethical risks as campaigns brace for a broader, funded independent push.
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Wood City Times
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Des Moines
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Iowans For Responsible Government
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