Campaign clash over AMA donation in Iowa 2nd District race
The Gazette reports a last minute dispute between GOP candidates Rob Gettemy and Mariannette Miller-Meeks over a $5,000 American Medical Association contribution to Miller-Meeks. Miller-Meeks and others oppose ObamaCare, while Gettemy argues the donation signals shifting support as the four way primary nears.
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Voter guide details positions in Tuesday's primary
The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 publish an online voter guide showing where candidates in the Tuesday primary stand on issues. Miller-Meeks criticizes the reform package while AMA endorsement questions persist. a second district convention could decide the nominee if no candidate clears 35 percent.
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Roberts Promotes Unity in Iowa Governor Primary
Rep. Rod Roberts frames himself as unity candidate for GOP, aiming to unite fiscal and social conservatives to topple Gov. Culver in November. Acknowledge polls show Branstad leading with 57 percent, Vander Plaats at 29, Roberts at 8. Campaign stops in Marion and Davenport emphasize unity and conservative values.
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Conlin confident in race as election nears in Iowa
Democratic U S Senate hopeful Roxanne Conlin addresses supporters in Cedar Rapids saying she trails Grassley by single digits in general election polls and touts grassroots campaigning. She criticizes government failures from Wall Street to health products and backs sustainability including some ethanol support but opposes nuclear power.
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Florida man held after Muscatine girl found safe
Florida man Justin D. Carter of Jacksonville is in state custody amid an investigation into the disappearance of 12 year old Rosaria Orr of Muscatine. Orr was located near Carter’s home and is with state agencies awaiting family reunion.
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