Junkins Calls Branstad Campaign the Ugliest in Iowa History
Democrat Lowell Junkins charged Governor Terry Branstad with running the ugliest Iowa campaign after an ad signed by Branstad’s wife accused Junkins of favoring abortion. Junkins said the focus should be on Iowa’s economy while defending his abortion funding stance and criticizing the ad as character assassination.
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Branstad denounces opponent for calling him a liar in ads
Gov. Terry Branstad said Lowell Junkins crossed a line by labeling him a liar in a TV ad. Branstad defended his negative ads against Junkins proposed 400 million bond plan and noted the Des Moines Register endorsement.
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Roehrick Considers 2024 Run If He Loses Grassley
Democratic Senate hopeful John Roehrick tells AP he is not conceding in Iowa race and would likely seek another bid if he finishes second to incumbent Charles Grassley. He argues his inexperience offers a fresh view and compares himself to new hiking boots vs. Grassley’s old slipper.
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Democrats condemn Branstad tax plan as wealthy tax break
Democrats in Des Moines accuse Gov. Terry Branstad of a $195 million income tax plan that favors high earners and hikes taxes for the average Iowa family. They say the plan contradicts the no tax increase pledge and would raise 1987 state taxes while the administration argues overall burden would fall as federal taxes shrink.
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Kennedy to visit Iowa on Wednesday
Senator Edward Kennedy will make a brief Iowa swing on Wednesday campaigning for gubernatorial candidate Lowell Jenkins. He will attend a Bettendorf reception at 10 am, visit Mercy Hospital patients in Des Moines, hold a news conference, and dine at the Hotel Savory before a planned Iowa City stop was dropped.
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