Rick Sanders – an outstanding candidate for Story County Supervisor

October 31, 2010 by Leave a comment

The Tribune has is right about one candidate.

His name is Rick Sanders and he is one of four people running for two seats on the Story County Board of Supervisors.

You may find the entire portion of the article devoted to Sanders here.

The following portion of the article mirrors my opinion of Rick Sanders:

The Tribune endorsed Sanders in 2008, when he challenged Supervisor Wayne Clinton. Sanders lost to the popular Democrat that year. This time around, Sanders’ goals remain the same: sound fiscal management; government transparency; and a strong and active county role in economic development. In his two months as interim supervisor, he has built a cordial working relationship with his former opponent and shown that he can ask probing questions and even disagree without being disagreeable. We think Sanders has earned a chance to serve Story County as a supervisor.

I became acquainted with Rick Sanders when he campaigned in the 2008 election. It was evident then that he took campaigning seriously and had a clear vision of what he would work to accomplish as a Story County Supervisor. I was very happy to learn that Sanders would again run for this office. Story County has benefited from Mr. Sander’s resiliency.

Having attended campaign forums and other events where Sanders was given the opportunity to answer questions and share his opinions about tough budget concerns I agree with The Tribune: “Mr. Sanders can disagree without being disagreeable!”

Rick Sanders has the support of The Tribune, but more importantly he has the support of Story County residents. Voters have taken note of his vision, leadership and time spent understanding the role and responsibility of a county supervisor.

I agree with this quote about Mr. Sanders: “Rick in a natural leader, he inspires confidence and trust in those around him.” I will add that Sanders has a friendly and cheerful personality, ability to listen to people and has gained valuable experience in the past two years. He has earned my respect. He will receive my vote on Nov. 2.

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Quality candidate for Story County Treasurer – Renee Twedt

October 29, 2010 by Leave a comment

As the Nov. 2 election nears voters will be focusing on which candidate is worthy of their vote. While many state and high profile campaigns are receiving a lot of interest it is also important to pay close attention to county races.

In Story County there is a highly qualified candidate for Story County Treasurer. Her name is Renee Twedt and I am honored to give her my vote.

Twedt’s website lists the many ways she is qualified to serve as Story County Treasurer. I urge you to check out Renee’s experience as an accountant and an Enrolled Agent at Allen L. Kockler Co. firm in Nevada. You will also find the plans she has to improve and enhance the Story County Treasurer’s office.

Of interest to me on the website is the following portion listed in the “issues” section.

Prudent Management
In these troublesome days, we’ve all heard of fiscal woes coming from Washington. The unfortunate truth is, such situations exist at every level, including our local governments. The first step towards ensuring principled fiscal restraint is the use of knowledgeable and reliable accounting practices to guarantee the prudent management of taxpayer funds.

“Prudent” is not a word that I hear very often. I like the word and what it means: careful, cautious, sensible, practical, discreet, wise, far sighted.

From what I have learned about Renee Twedt  I would say that she will be all of the above if  elected to be Story County Treasurer. Citizens of Story County need someone who will be “prudent” with taxpayer funds.

I urge you to do your own homework on Renee Twedt. I believe you will then find that she is a capable and professional young woman and worthy of serving in such an important capacity as Story County Treasurer.

Also, you can find Renee via e-mail, facebook and Twitter. Renee must have a great sense of humor because she says Twedt for Treasurer is now ‘twedting’. Renee’s many ways of being accessible sounds ‘prudent’/sensible to me!

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Leonard Boswell, True Representation No More

October 29, 2010 by 4 Comments

Years ago, when I was fresh out of high school, a gentleman knocked on my door. As I was barely able to vote and at the time not particularly interested in the realm of politics I did not know who he was. The man had a look about him that indicated that he was no stranger to the hard toilsome labor of farming. He arrived driving a worn black Chevrolet one ton truck, a truck that was scarred by years of service on the man’s Central Iowa farm. He came to the small town of Bussey, with no assistance, to knock on every door in Bussey in the hopes to garner support in his quest to represent Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington. At the time I agreed to support this candidate that knew the toils of hard labor. That man was Leonard Boswell.

Now fast forward to 2010 where we will see that Leonard Boswell is attempting to win reelection to the US House of Representatives. And while the name remains the same, the man behind it could not be much more different than the Leonard Boswell that appeared on my doorstep all those many years ago. The Leonard Boswell that we find running for reelection is one that no longer represents the District in which he was elected from. The Leonard Boswell of 2010 appears for all intents and purposes to be a cantankerous and cranky man who is more content to dictate to his constituents as to listen to them.

Take for example this video, filmed by a lady from Des Moines at a Town Hall event in Knoxville in August of 2009.

As you can see the crowd has tremendous reservations about the Cap and Trade legislation passed by the US House of Representatives earlier in 2009. In fact during the course of the town hall Congressman Boswell agreed with his constituents that there were indeed parts of the legislation that he had reservations with. And yet despite these reservations Congressman Boswell voted to approve the legislation anyhow. When asked why he decided to vote affirmative on the bill in opposition to the will of his constituents Congressman Boswell by condescendingly attempting to lecture his constituents. I don’t know about you, but this is not the Leonard Boswell that I voted for when we first sent him to Washington years ago.

Now let’s look at the campaign that he has run over the last several months as he has battled with Republican State Senator Brad Zaun as he attempts to retain his position in the US House. With more than a dozen years of serving as the 3rd Congressional District as our representative in the federal government one would assume that the Congressman would have numerous pieces of legislation that he could point to as evidence of his work in Washington. Instead Congressman Boswell has resorted to a campaign of personal attacks that do not address the issues and challenges facing our state today. He has used misleading attacks on Senator Zaun’s personal finances in an attempt to paint him as an irresponsible person unfit for office.

For some reason Congressman Boswell and his campaign staff has worked hard to not highlight any of the accomplishments from his term as our representative. Could that be because during his tenure in Washington, Congressman Boswell has supported and helped pass legislation in the US House of Representatives that can and will raise the cost of energy for all Iowan’s? Could it be that while serving the 3rd District Congressman Boswell has supported and passed legislation that can and will increase the cost of health insurance for those that can afford it least? Perhaps Congressman Boswell is leary to highlight his performance because it will illustrate just how out of touch with mainstream Iowa he has become. Maybe he realizes that if he were to promote his accomplishments it will show that he has become nothing more than a puppet with strings to be pulled and manipulated by Nancy Pelosi. The one thing that I do know for sure is that the Leonard Boswell that is running for reelection this year is not the Leonard Boswell that I met and supported all those years ago when he came knocking on my door. Unfortunately that Leonard Boswell no longer exists.

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Midwest Enterprise Group and the trashing of a good man: Kent Sorenson

October 28, 2010 by 5 Comments

Guest Commentary by Trina Brousseau

I have begun a personal campaign to email every company and organization that has contributed to Midwest Enterprise Group and ask them why they are donating money to a PAC that is responsible for vicious campaign ads that attack my Iowa State Representative, Kent Sorenson and his family. I am asking them to tell me if they approve of their donations being used in such an unethical manner. If I have done any business with a company, I am letting them know that they will not be receiving any more of my business unless they explain their actions to me and pledge not to give this PAC one more dime.  I am not attempting to organize a boycott. What I am attempting to do is to stand up for a good, Christian family man whose reputation is being viciously attacked. I cannot, in good conscience, knowingly allow any of the resources that God has blessed me with to be used in a campaign to destroy the reputation of this good, decent man.  Everyone else will have to decide for themselves if they should join my campaign.  The link for the document listing the companies and organizations that have contributed to this PAC is as follows:

http://www.state.ia.us/ethics/viewreports/iowa527committees/midwest_enterprise.htm

Pledging not to do business with the companies on this list may cause some inconvenience. For instance, the only gas station/convenience store in the small town where I live is a Casey’s General Store.  If you decide not to support Iowa Health Services, you may have to find a different doctor and/or clinic. The only companies that offer land phone line service in some areas are QWest and Mediacom. And if you subscribe to cable television, Mediacom may be your only choice.

There are some companies, such as MidAmerican Energy, that have a monopoly on essential services such as electrical and natural gas service and you have no choice but to use their services.  In that case, the only inconvenience may be the time it takes to let MidAmerican know how their donations are being used and that you don’t appreciate their sending money to such an organization.

However, any inconvenience that I may suffer pales in comparison to the pain and embarrassment it must have caused Kent and his family to have their past troubles laid out, one by one, in a state-wide paper for the whole world to see. Or the pain Kent’s wife must feel when her husband is portrayed in mailings and TV ads as a supporter of domestic abusers.

And it pained my heart to hear his daughter describe how she broke down and cried when she heard her father being called a “dead beat dad”.  So follow your own conscience in this matter. Mine is telling me to stand up and support Kent Sorenson and his family against these evil attacks being launched by Mike Gronstol and his front organization, Midwest Enterprise Group.

Trina Brousseau

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The list of 53: Iowa Legislators who supported health care reform

October 28, 2010 by Leave a comment

Something caught my attention on the 2010 Chad Steenhoek Voter Guide for Iowa House District 46. Chad is running against incumbent Lisa Heddens (D). The “something” is this website:

http://www.progressivestates.org/statefedhealth/letter

When I checked out the website I found a list of 53 Iowa Legislators who signed a letter in support of Health Care Reform. I will share the entire list and a portion of the letter in this post.

Included among the reasons listed for the push for a Health Care Bill:

  • Choice of a quality public health care plan
  • Strengthening and expanding the Medicaid Program
  • Cost containment

Health Care was just one more issue where our elected officials believed they knew what was best for all of us.

Wrong.

According to an October 25, 2010 Rasmussen Reports this is what Americans think about what was forced upon Americans:

A majority of voters continue to favor repeal of the new national health care law, and the number who sees this outcome as likely has reached a new high.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 53% of Likely U.S. voters favor repeal of the health care law, including 43% who Strongly Favor repeal. Forty-two percent (42%) oppose repeal of the bill, with 32% who are Strongly Opposed

Now a portion of the letter and the long list of Iowa Legislators that signed it. If you oppose the national health care law, please pay close attention to the names on the  list:

Over 1000 Legislators Sign Letters Supporting Federal Health Care Reform

In 2009, legislators working with Progressive States Network joined together to form State Legislators for Progressive Health Care Reform. Over 1,000 state legislators signed letters urging the Obama Administration and Congress to pass comprehensive health care reform legislation, including the choice of a public health insurance plan.

Failure to pass national comprehensive health reform now will further jeopardize state and local budgets, undermining public services like education, public safety, and transportation infrastructure. The recently passed economic recovery package includes a number of positive health care measures, but these do not remove states from the critical list. Achieving a high-performing, affordable and quality health care system for all US residents is central to a sustainable economic recovery and to the health and financial security of all families, businesses, and governments.

Rep. McKinley Bailey (IA)
Rep. John Beard (IA)
Sen. Joe Bolkcom (IA), Member, Human Services Committee; Assistant Majority Leader
Sen. Thomas Courtney (IA), Majority Whip
Sen. Jeff Danielson (IA), President Pro Tempore
Sen. Robert Dvorsky (IA)
Rep. Gene Ficken (IA)
Sen. Eugene Fraise (IA)
Rep. Marcella Frevert (IA)
Rep. Mary Gaskill (IA)
Rep. Elesha Gayman (IA), Assistant Majority Leader
Sen. Michael Gronstal (IA), Majority Leader
Sen. Tom Hancock (IA)
Sen. Jack Hatch (IA), Co-Chair, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee; Assistant Majority Leader
Sen. William Heckroth (IA), Assistant Majority Leader
Rep. Lisa Heddens (IA), Co-Chair, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee; Member, Human Services Committee
Sen. Robert Hogg (IA)
Rep. Bruce Hunter (IA), Member, Human Services Committee
Sen. Pam Jochum (IA)
Rep. Jerry Kearns (IA)
Sen. Jack Kibbie (IA), Senate President
Sen. Keith Kreiman (IA)
Rep. Bob Kressig (IA)
Rep. Vicki Lensing (IA)
Rep. Jim Lykam (IA)
Rep. Larry Marek (IA)
Sen. Matt McCoy (IA)
Rep. Pat Murphy (IA), Speaker of the House
Rep. Rick Olson (IA)
Rep. Tyler Olson (IA), Member, Human Services Committee
Rep. Eric Palmer (IA)
Sen. Herman Quirmbach (IA), Member, Human Services Committee
Sen. Amanda Ragan (IA), Chair, Human Resources Committee; Vice-Chair, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee
Rep. Nathan Reichert (IA)
Sen. Becky Schmitz (IA), Vice-Chair, Human Resources Committee; Member, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee
Sen. Brian Schoenjahn (IA)
Rep. Thomas Schueller (IA)
Sen. Joe Seng (IA)
Rep. Mark Smith (IA), Chair, Human Resources Committee; Member, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee
Sen. Steve Sodders (IA)
Rep. Sharon Steckman (IA), Member, Human Services Committee
Sen. Roger Stewart (IA)
Rep. Kurt Swaim (IA)
Rep. Dick Taylor (IA)
Rep. Todd Taylor (IA)
Rep. Phyllis Thede (IA)
Rep. Roger Thomas (IA)
Rep. Roger Wendt (IA), Member, Human Services Committee
Rep. John Whitaker (IA)
Rep. Wesley Whitead (IA)
Rep. Nate Willems (IA)
Rep. Cindy Winckler (IA)
Rep. Ray Zirkelbach (IA)

Steve King, Republican, Iowa has been in the news for his opinion on what can be done about the unpopular Health Care Bill. I am thankful for King’s determination to undo the damage that so many Iowa elected officials united in to force upon us.

King fully expects a showdown with President Barack Obama over health care in 2011.

King said he knows the current health care system needs improvement. But better steps than Obama’s bill, he said, would be to allow purchasing policies across state lines, tort reform and making health insurance tax deductible for all — not just those who get it through their employers.

Now it is up to Iowa voters to pay attention to which Representatives got us in this health care mess. And more importantly, who we can elect to repeal the current bill and create a new and improved one.

It is obvious that voters who oppose the current health care bill can count on Chad Steenhoek and Steve King to listen to the voices of We the People!

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Karin Sevde best choice for HD45

October 28, 2010 by Leave a comment

House District 45 voters have a candidate running for office who is a very involved member of the Ames business community and who has been active in Ames economic development. Her name is Karin Sevde and she is on the ballot as the Republican running against three-term incumbent, Democrat Beth Wessel-Kroeschell.

This is an interesting match. Both women are Ames natives but they are opposites in how they approach issues such as government spending, Right to Work, property taxes and more.

Wessel-Kroeschell has a voting record that shows the following:

  • Voted to increase the state budget by $1 billion over the last four years
  • Voted for borrowing over $800 million and forcing Iowans to pay off this debt for more that 20 years to come
  • Voted in favor of spending taxpayer money on pork projects like decorative flower pots, a rain forest in Pella, heated sidewalks in West Union
  • Voted against millions in property tax relief for Iowa families and homeowners
  • Voted against protecting Iowa’s Right to Work law that prevents forced membership in unions
  • Voted against measures to expand the rights of gun owners and voted against a bill to allow citizens to defend themselves from criminals who have invaded their homes

Liberal Ames residents will probably join Wessel-Kroeschell in celebrating these votes. Heated sidewalks are very progressive. Crime in Ames might not seem like enough to warrant expanded gun rights.

It will be up to House District 45 voters to put a halt to the tax, spend, and pork barrel spending that Wessel-Kroeschell and her fellow Democrats are forcing on the taxpayers of Iowa.

Karin Sevde pledges to bring “fiscal sensibilities and balanced decision-making to the Iowa House of Representatives”.  Sevde promises to vote for limited spending and to rebuild Iowa’s surplus, to oppose pork barrel spending, work for tax relief for families and business owners, support our right to use a gun to defend ourselves and our families from violent attackers, and support Iowa’s Right to Work laws.

Voters in House District 45 can be proud to vote for Karin Sevde who has worked in a family business all of her life. Sevde notes that owning her own business is a 24-7 responsibility. She understands what excessive taxes, regulations, and out of control spending can do to a business and to the lives of Ames citizens.

It is past time for a change in House District 45.

Karin Sevde is the change we need and deserve.

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Stephen Howell for Story County Attorney

October 28, 2010 by 1 Comment

Stephen Howell or Stephen Holmes.

Story County residents will have a choice for County Attorney when they vote on Nov. 2.

Similar names, different party affiliations and from what I have learned, a very different approach to leadership, direction, communication and how work is done in the Story County Attorney office.

On October 22nd I attended the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum and watched and listened to both candidates. For me, one voter, my opinion was formed of Stephen Holmes and my vote will be for Stephen Howell, the Republican candidate.

My post will highlight what Stephen Howell pledges to accomplish as Story County Attorney:

•    Show up for work
•    Act and behave in a professional manner
•    Keep politics out of the office
•    Maintain a fiscally responsible budget
•    Work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies
•    Manage and lead by example.
•    Treat everyone fairly and equally under the law

Stephen Howell grew up in the Midwest, served in the United States Marine Corps, graduated from Drake Law School and has been practicing law in Story County. I appreciate that Howell will step up, speak out and do the work involved to be a quality candidate.

Stephen Howell says “It is time Story County has a Chief Legal Representative who will work to serve all the people, equally and fairly.”

I agree and my vote will be for Stephen Howell.

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The Iowa Senate needs Tim Gartin!

October 28, 2010 by 1 Comment

Tim Gartin for Iowa Senate campaign yard signs greet me almost everywhere I go in Ames, Iowa. What a happy sight to see these reminders of the quality candidate voters have in Senate District 23.

This election is has not been good enough to simply “like” someone on a facebook page or give a vote because of an association with a political party. Yes, I like Mr. Gartin because he plans to work on tax and regulatory reforms that will “promote the business climate” and Gartin promises to bring common sense solutions to Iowa’s fiscal problems. This election I have spent time learning more about Tim Gartin and his opponent, Herman C. Quirmbach.

Some good information about Tim in following Letter to the Editor from The Tribune:

Can’t think of a better citizen rep

Published: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:38 AM CDT

It is my urgent hope you’ll vote for Timothy Gartin for Iowa Senate on Nov. 2. He is running against incumbent Herman Quirmbach.

Tim has my vote because he is virtuous. Virtues may be categorized as intellectual, moral and theological. I’ll leave God to judge Tim’s habit of the theological virtues (faith, hope and love); I’ll tackle the first two. Intellectually, Tim displays a nuanced facility with politics, economics, and history.

I know that he works to sharpen his intellect through study and informal conversation and debate. I believe this intellectual habit has truth as its goal. Morally, Tim has demonstrated a stubborn habit of doing the right thing. In my business dealings with Tim, he has always, without exception, done the right thing in often difficult situations. I’ve seen him make decisions that cost him money, customers or both. I believe Tim has spent a lifetime setting his moral compass.

Second, Tim has my vote because he is a tireless worker. Through the years, I’ve admired Tim’s ability to do his job efficiently and effectively. When needed, Tim works long hours. Of course, Tim couldn’t do that without the partnership with his wife Tara. With Tara, Tim gets things done. I believe this work ethic will serve us well in the Iowa Senate.

Finally, Tim has my vote because he is running for the right reason. He believes our state is headed in the wrong direction and that something has to be done. He is running because he believes he can make a difference; he believes he can serve. I can’t think of a better citizen representative than Tim Gartin.

Please join me in supporting Timothy Gartin for Iowa Senate in his campaign against incumbent Herman Quirmbach.

Joel Rogers

Now what I found when checking out the current Senator Herman Quirmbach. According to the website Project Vote Smart this is what voters have to contrast with candidate Tim Gartin:

Quirmbach has the following scores from Interest Group Ratings:

Abortion: Support of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa – 100% (2004)

Family & Children Issues: Iowa Family Policy Center  0%

Business and Consumers: Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2007) 14% and National Federation of Independent Business’s- 38%.

Civil Liberties: Iowa Civil Liberties Union (2007) – 82%

Gun Rights: Grade letter “F” (2006) National Rifle Association

Labor: Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL – CIO    100%

It was also noted by Project Vote Smart:

Senator Herman C. Quirmbach refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders. This candidate has demonstrated 0% courage during the test.

Voters in Senate District 23 have a choice in 2010. Some will continue to vote for the very, very, very Liberal, Herman C. Quirmbach. They will like his beliefs, values, and votes on abortion, civil liberties, gun rights, and support of big business.

I am one voter who is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to vote for Tim Gartin. From everything that I have read or the times I have heard Gartin speak in person, I know that Joel Rogers is right. I can’t think of a better citizen representative than Tim Gartin.

Vote Tim Gartin!

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Elect Tom Shaw!

October 27, 2010 by 1 Comment

Nov. 2 is fast approaching and Tom Shaw, Republican candidate for House District 8, has been leading a fast paced life to meet the citizens in his district.

For example this is a status facebook update on a recent day:

Spent a wonderful day with my dad on a windshield tour of the north half of District 8. Met and talked with great folks in Havelock, Pocahontas, Rolfe, Bradgate, Ottosen, Bode, Livermore, Lu Verne, Wesley, Algona and Humboldt!

And, Mr. Shaw has been in the news. In a Des Moines Register article House District 8 was listed as one of 23 “hot races to watch”. According to the article Shaw has “the upper hand” in one of four vulnerable democratic seats.

In checking out Shaw’s website I found comments written by his supporters. I especially liked this one:

I support Tom Shaw because:  He has no fear as he speaks out for what he believes in, makes no exceptions when he is challenged, stays standing strong when his opponent bashes him, doesn’t have a millionaire’s pocket and still has been able to carry on his campaign debt free, and most of all, like most of the common people in the heartland, loves his country and the state of Iowa. He is a man that has a plan and knows the action it will take to bring back fiscal responsibility to this state.

This comment says so much about the kind of man voters of House District 8 have the opportunity to elect to serve them. “A man with a plan” and how Iowa needs Tom Shaw to stand up for all of us.

Tom Shaw pledges to defend the right to life, the right to keep and bear arms, and Iowa’s “English Only” law. He will promote laws which prohibit illegal aliens from employment and state benefits and Iowa’s “Right to Work” law. Shaw promises to defend Iowans from excessive, unjustified and punitive taxation, to defend traditional marriage and to defend the authority of local school boards and the right of parents to home school their children.

It is no wonder that Tom Shaw has received so many important endorsements:

Endorsed by the National Rifle Association (PVF)
Endorsed by Iowa Guns Owners (PAC)
Endorsed by Gov Mike Huckabee/HUCKPAC
Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Business/SAFE
Named “Friend of Iowa Business”

Good luck, Tom Shaw! Iowa Defense Alliance has long supported your efforts to have a successful campaign. We are honored to know you as a great American who will “defend” us in so many very important ways!

EDITOR’S UPDATE

It seems that Tom Shaw’s Democrat opponent, Susan Bangert, is feeling the heat of defeat as she just launched off a negative mailer about Tom’s service to our country and defending our freedoms.

Here is what Tom posted in an email:

While I try to stay positive about this campaign, I am disappointed to learn that my opponent has put in a mailer that I am not qualified/could not look out for small business as she could. Why? Because she characterized my lifelong service in the protection of others, in the U.S. Navy and as a peace officer, as “Tom has worked for federal and local government for his entire working career.” Even though I am a disabled veteran and a veteran of Operation Desert Shield, upon my retirement from the Navy I chose to return and serve the citizens of my hometown as a peace officer.

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Iowa Family Policy Center and Bob Vander Plaats are Helping Kent Sorenson

October 26, 2010 by 9 Comments

There seems to be some confusion on a Republican website regarding the Kent Sorenson vs. Staci Appel race in Iowa Senate district 37.  The confusion is not on who is the better candidate (Sorenson) but on who has got his back in this personal and down-right ugly race in the website’s latest post.

It’s also disappointing that more people have not come to the defense of Sorenson.  For the past two years, Sorenson has carried a lot of water at the Statehouse for conservative organizations like the Iowa Family Policy Center (IFPC).  He was there for them when they needed him, but where are they when he needs help?  The same goes for Bob Vander Plaats, who Sorenson supported in the GOP gubernatorial primary.  Sadly, IFPC probably can’t be of much assistance to Sorenson because most of its staff has either quit or was fired in recent weeks after Vander Plaats came on board as the new CEO of IFPC’s parent organization.

Since I am closely aligned with voters in this district I know for a fact that Bob Vander Plaats sent out a personal letter to Kent Sorenson supporters giving them a page of reasons on why we need him in the Iowa Senate and to donate directly to his campaign.  The Iowa Family Policy Center sent out a sleek-looking voter guide to people in that distract comparing Sorenson’s record to Appel’s liberal agenda.  The IFPC also sent out an additional 20,000 piece mailer to the district in support of Sorenson with Staci Appel’s home phone number.  It looks like The Iowa Republican either failed to check the facts or purposely ignored them for their own personal vengeance.

What I am wondering is why it took a Republican website so long to come to the defense of one of its own.  Kent Sorenson has been under Staci Appel’s attack for quite some time now and there is just now an article on it?  And embedded in the article is a couple of hit jobs on the same person and organization that the website rallied against during the Republican primaries?  And not only that it makes reference to a Vander Plaats’ position at IFPC that hasn’t even been announced yet and gives undocumented names of people quitting or being fired?

I realize that Kent Sorenson needs all the help he can get against Staci Appel and her attacks but using the story to embed a personal vendetta with fabricated facts is just plain bad journalism.

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