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Texas Gov. Rick Perry headlines Johnson County GOP barbecue in Tiffin tonight

TIFFIN – Nearly 300 Iowans attended Johnson County GOP’s annual “Fall Barbecue” fundraiser event at Clear Creek Amana High School in Tiffin, headlined by Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Multiple counties represented themselves in the high school cafeteria, at 511 W. Marengo Rd., … Continue reading

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Johnson County GOP to open campaign headquarters Aug. 4

Johnson County Republicans will host a grand opening event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at their campaign headquarters at 107 5th St., Coralville. Sen. Kim Reynolds, candidate for lieutenant governor, will be attending. The event is free event … Continue reading

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U.S. House GOP leader Boehner to visit Iowa

U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner will be in Iowa Sept. 2 for a $250 per couple National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) fundraiser, Rep. Tom Latham announced Aug. 2. Dennis Albaugh if Ankeny is hosting the reception. The NRCC is … Continue reading

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Pawlenty insists Iowa campaign swing not about 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS – Midway through a weekend of fundraising events for Iowa Republicans, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty tried to keep the focus on them and their races this fall. “I don’t want to be cute about 2012,” he said Aug. … Continue reading

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18 months before caucuses, 2012ers beat a path to Iowa

Eighteen months before Iowans gather for precinct caucuses, potential Republican presidential candidates have made 24 visits to the state that is home to the first-in-the nation presidential preference contest. Two of them are in Iowa this weekend. Minnesota Gov. Tim … Continue reading

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Reynolds to campaign in Coralville

Sen. Kim Reynolds, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, will campaign in Coralville Aug. 4, helping the Johnson County GOP open its Victory Headquarters at 6 p.m. at 107 5th St., Coralville. For more, visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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Findley: Iowans need ‘problem-solving’ attorney general

CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowans need a “problem-solving lawyer on their side,” according to Brenna Findley, the Republican candidate for attorney general. Findley, a Dexter attorney, is pushing a three-point plan of jobs, openness and transparency, and cleaning up scandals in … Continue reading

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Reynolds: Iowans’ lack of confidence in Culver fueling early interest in governor’s race

MARION — “People have just had it,” Kim Reynolds said Tuesday to explain the crowds showing up to meet her and Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad. Reynolds, the GOP lieutenant governor candidate, called high voter interest so early in the … Continue reading

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GOP’s Reynolds to campaign in Manchester

Former Gov. Terry Branstad’s lieutenant governor nominee Sen. Kim Reynolds of Osceola will be in Manchester July 12 to walk in the Delaware County Fair Parade starting at 7 p.m. For more, visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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Analyst calls Iowa House race ‘tossup’

Long-time political analyst Louis Jacobson is calling the race for control of the Iowa House a “tossup.” Democrats hold a 56 to 44 advantage, but Jacobson says former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad’s lead over first-term Democrat Gov. Chet Culver “have … Continue reading

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