Archive: Press Releases
July 30, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RLELEASE: Friday, July 30, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad statement on the passing of former Iowa House Speaker Bill Harbor
(GRINNELL) – Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former speaker of the Iowa House, Bill Harbor:
“My thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s friends and family. Bill was a dedicated public servant who served as a state representative, speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives and later as chief clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives. He was a great mentor to young legislators like me. He was a conscientious and capable leader who will be missed. Iowa is a better place today because of his service.”
For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visitwww.GovernorBranstad2010.com.
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July 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s PAC to endorse Terry Branstad for governor
Group represents more than 1,400 businesses employing over 300,000 Iowans
(URBANDALE) – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) Political Action Committee, representing 1,400 businesses that employ over 300,000 Iowans, will endorse Terry Branstad’s bid for governor this Monday, August 2, 2010, at a 9 a.m. news conference.
On hand to present the endorsement to Branstad will be Iowa ABI board chair Sarah McDonald Hasken, as well as Kirk Tyler, chair of Iowa Industry PAC.
Details on the news conference are as follows:
Monday, August 2, 2010
9 a.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad holds news conference to receive Iowa ABI’s PAC endorsement
Atlantic Bottling
16200 Hickman Rd.
Waukee, IA
For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds 2010 campaign, please visitwww.GovernorBranstad2010.com.
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July 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RLELEASE: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad and Vaudt to visit North and Northeast Iowa during latest “Truth in Budgeting” tour
(URBANDALE) – Former Gov. Terry Branstad joins state Auditor David Vaudt in week four of their “Truth in Budgeting” tour on Monday, August 2, 2010 and Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The following events are open to the public and press:
Friday, July 30, 2010 (NOTE: Updated time for Boone event is 3:30 P.M.)
3:30 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Boone County “Truth in Budgeting” Event
Dutch Oven Bakery
605 Story St.
Boone, IA
Monday, August 2, 2010
9 a.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad holds news conference to receive Iowa ABI’s PAC endorsement
Atlantic Bottling
16200 Hickman Rd.
Waukee, IA
2 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Bremer County “Truth in Budgeting” tour stop
Waverly Public Library
1500 W. Bremer Ave.
Waverly, IA
4 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold… read more →
July 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RLELEASE: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Reynolds launches 6-city swing next week
(URBANDALE) – Branstad lieutenant governor nominee embarks on a 6-city swing next week. The following events are open to the press and public:
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
4 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Sidney Rodeo Parade
Sidney, IA
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
3 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Mississippi Valley Fair
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
2815 West Locust St.
Davenport, IA
6 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Johnson County Republican headquarters grand opening
Johnson County GOP Victory HQ
107 5th St.
Coralville, IA
Thursday, August 5, 2010
7 a.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds addresses Ames Conservative Breakfast Club
Ames Golf & Country Club
5752 George Washington Carver Ave.
Ames, IA
Friday, August 6, 2010
11:15 a.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds addresses the Black Hawk County Republican Women luncheon
Beck’s on University
3295 University Ave.
Waterloo, IA
2 p.m.… read more →
July 29, 2010
Group represents more than 1,400 businesses employing over 300,000 Iowans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
(URBANDALE) – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) Political Action Committee, representing 1,400 businesses that employ over 300,000 Iowans, will endorse Terry Branstad’s bid for governor this Monday, August 2, 2010, at a 9 a.m. news conference.
July 28, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 491-2722
(URBANDALE) – Governor Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink today released the following statement following the dismal report on I-JOBS released earlier today:
“These are short term construction jobs, not the long-term jobs Gov. Culver promised when he proposed I-Jobs. $1.7 billion for short term construction jobs is not a great return on investment for Iowa taxpayers. In fact, these short term jobs are costing Iowans over $240,000 a piece.
“Construction employment in Iowa is actually down 2,700 since the I-Jobs bill was passed and nearly 20,000 Iowans have been added to the rolls of the unemployed since this program began.
July 22, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad and Vaudt kick off third week of “Truth in Budgeting” tour
(URBANDALE) – State Auditor David Vaudt and former Gov. Terry Branstad continue on their “Truth in Budgeting” tour as they travel through southeast and central Iowa this week. The following events are open to the public and press:
Monday, July 26, 2010
10:30 a.m. Gov. Terry Branstad holds Wapello County Town Hall with lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds
Country Kitchen
1107 N. Quincy Ave
Ottumwa, IA
Noon Gov. Terry Branstad holds Davis County Town Hall with lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds
Uncle Bob’s Restaurant
203 Weaver Rd.
Bloomfield, IA
1:30 p.m. Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Appanoose County “Truth in Budgeting” Event with lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds
Continental Hotel
217 N. 13th St.
Centerville, IA
3 p.m. Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Wayne County “Truth in Budgeting” Event with lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds… read more →
July 22, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Reynolds kicks off 14-city tour on Sunday
Will join “Truth in Budgeting” tour on Monday, Roberts to join Reynolds on Friday
(URBANDALE) – Branstad 2010 lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds hits the campaign trail Sunday, with 14 scheduled events across the state.
On Monday, she joins Gov. Branstad and Auditor Vaudt’s “Truth in Budgeting” tour, and on Friday she’ll be joined by Rep. Rod Roberts, R-Carroll. The following events are open to the public and press:
Sunday, July 25, 2010
1 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Adair County Republican ice cream social
Adair County Fairgrounds
Greenfield, IA
Monday, July 26, 2010
10:30 a.m. Kim Reynolds and Gov. Terry Branstad hold Wapello County Town Hall
Country Kitchen
1107 N. Quincy Ave
Ottumwa, IA
Noon Kim Reynolds and Gov. Terry Branstad hold Davis County Town Hall
Uncle Bob’s Restaurant
203 Weaver Rd.
Bloomfield, IA
1:30 p.m. Kim Reynolds, Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David… read more →
July 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 19, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad adds $2.1 million this quarter – Tops $5.5 million total raised – Donors approach 12,000 – Cash on hand more than triples
Campaign raises over $2.1 million in just six weeks
(URBANDALE) – Campaign fundraising reports filed today by the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign show more than $2.1 million raised in six weeks, the largest amount the campaign has raised during any reporting period to date. Additionally, the campaign’s cash on hand of more than $1.5 million is the largest balance reported during any period.
This brings the total amount of funds raised since the campaign’s inception to more than $5.5 million.
“This strong fundraising period is evidence of the excitement and momentum enjoyed by this campaign,” said Governor Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “Everywhere Gov. Branstad and Sen. Reynolds travel in this state, they are greeted with eager, enthusiastic support that is ready for a proven leader and effective manager in the governor’s office.”
Campaign reports were filed for… read more →
July 16, 2010
A Democratic operative has owned up to trying to disparage Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad by linking him to President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an effort to undermine his candidacy against a more conservative primary opponent.
Branstad defeated his Tea Party-backed opponent Bob VanderPlaats in the June 8 primary and now leads — in some polls by double-digits — in the race against incumbent Democratic Gov. Chet Culver.
That head-to-head matchup apparently worried the former Iowa Democratic state party chairman Rob Tully, who formed Iowans for Responsible Government, which organized the ads to paint the former governor as a friend of Democrats and give VanderPlaats a leg up in the primary.
One ad by the group said Branstad, who governed from 1983-1999, “would make Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi proud.”
“When it comes to health care, Terry Branstad sounds a lot like Barack Obama,” a separate mailer reads.
The more than $770,000 spent blasting Branstad came from the Washington-based Democratic Governors Association, whose political director Raymond Glendening maintained that Branstad is a liberal who… read more →
