Iowa governors race far from over say Campbell and Vilsack
Former Iowa governors Bonnie Campbell and Tom Vilsack caution that the 2010 contest between Chet Culver and Terry Branstad remains unsettled despite polling. They note volatile electorates, Branstad’s discipline, and past campaign dynamics as factors in a tightening race.
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Iowa GOP gains in early voting raise election risks for Democrats
Iowa GOP chairman Matt Strawn says a coordinated statewide drive has boosted early voting and could yield high GOP turnout on Election Day. Absentee requests show Republicans ahead in 60 counties for requests and 55 for returned ballots, as Democrats defend their edge with continued efforts ahead of November 2.
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Culver charges Branstad uses fuzzy math in campaign
Iowa Governor Culver accuses Terry Branstad of backpedaling on a 15 percent state government cut and using a new definition of cut. He says Branstad is employing fuzzy math to suggest budget growth while promising reductions. Branstad aides deny a position change.
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