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Letter favors independent stance for Leach and backs Thomas
Iowa readers praise Julie Thomas and endorse independence over party loyalty. Critics argue Jim Leach acts as a GOP ally, citing his voting record and limited influence in Congress while supporting Thomas as a proven educator advocate and coalition builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Leach
GOP
House
Tom DeLay
Leach
U.S. House
Jim Jeffords
Mary Jo Small
Iowa City
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Julie Thomas
Thomas
Roberta Till-Retz
Iowa Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Iowa
Jim Nussle
Greg Ganske
Congress
White House
Leach, Nussle and Ganske
John R. Sawyers
M.D
Cedar Rapids