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Branstad statement on the passing of former Iowa House Speaker Bill Harbor

Erin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:18:34 +0000

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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ADVISORY: Branstad to hold news conference to accept ABI PAC endorsement

Erin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:57:26 +0000

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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ADVISORY: Branstad and Vaudt to visit North and Northeast Iowa during latest “Truth in Budgeting” tour

Erin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:32 +0000

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 Flyod County “Truth in Budgeting” tour stop

North Iowa Area Community College

NIACC Center #110

Charles City, IA

Tuesday, August 4, 2010

9 a.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Howard County town hall

Sue-Z-Q’s

726 2^nd Ave. SE

Cresco, IA

11 a.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Winneshiek County “Truth in Budgeting” tour stop

Decorah City Hall, city council chambers

400 Claiborne Dr.

Decorah, IA

2 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Delaware County “Truth in Budgeting” tour stop

Manchester Public Library

304 N. Franklin

Manchester, IA

3:30 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Buchanan County “Truth in Budgeting” tour stop

Independence Public Library

805 1^st St.

Independence, IA

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visitwww.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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ADVISORY: Reynolds launches 6-city swing next week

Erin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:20 +0000

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 5^th 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. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds participates in the Mississippi Valley Steer Show

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

2815 West Locust St.

Davenport, IA

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visitwww.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s PAC to endorse Terry Branstad for governor

Tim Albrecht — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:49:38 +0000

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.

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 visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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I-JOBS report reveals disappointing rate of return

Tim Albrecht — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:27:29 +0000

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.

“In reality, the I-Jobs program has done next to nothing to create the long-term, sustainable jobs that Iowans so desperately need.

“These projects will only last until the money runs out. In fact, a number of these projects will need renovations by the time the state pays back the bond, which is more than two decades from now.

“It is time to again have a governor like Terry Branstad, who understands how to create long-term jobs in this state.”

For more information on the Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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ADVISORY: Branstad and Vaudt kick off third week of “Truth in Budgeting” tour

Erin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:52 +0000

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. 13^th 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

Wayne County Courthouse meeting room

100 N. Lafayette

Corydon, IA

Thursday, July 29, 2010

5:30 p.m. Gov. Terry Branstad and lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attend Polk County Republican’s Summer Picnic

Jalapeno Pete’s – Iowa State Fairgrounds

3000 E. Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA

Friday, July 30, 2010

11 a.m. Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Poweshiek County “Truth in Budgeting” Event

Grinnell Chamber of Commerce

833 4^th Ave.

Grinnell, IA

1 p.m. Gov. Terry Branstad holds Tama County Town Hall

Gifts of Grace

400 2^nd St.

Gladbrook, IA

3:30 p.m. Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Boone County “Truth in Budgeting” Event

Dutch Oven Bakery

605 Story St.

Boone, IA

For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds ticket, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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ADVISORY: Reynolds kicks off 14-city tour on Sunday

Erin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:29:05 +0000

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 Vaudt hold Appanoose County “Truth in Budgeting” Event

Continental Hotel

217 N. 13^th St.

Centerville, IA

3 p.m. Kim Reynolds, Gov. Terry Branstad and state Auditor David Vaudt hold Wayne County “Truth in Budgeting” Event

Wayne County Courthouse

100 N. Lafayette

Corydon, IA

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

6 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Scott County Republican headquarters grand opening

311 W. Kimberly Rd.

Davenport, IA

Thursday, July 29, 2010

6 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee attends the Polk County Republican Jamboree and Family Picnic

Jalapeno Pete’s

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Des Moines, IA

Friday, July 30, 2010

9 a.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee holds Buena Vista County meet and greet with special guest Rep. Rod Roberts

Lakeshore Café

1520 N. Lake Ave.

Storm Lake, IA

11 a.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds holds O’Brien County meet and greet with special guest Rep. Rod Roberts

Prairie Queen Bakery
929 3^rd Ave.

Sheldon, IA

1:30 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds holds Lyon County meet and greet with special guest Rep. Rod Roberts

Pizza Ranch

205 S. Union St.

Rock Rapids, IA

3:30 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds holds Sioux County meet and greet with special guest Rep. Rod Roberts

Northwestern State Bank

122 Central Ave. NW

Orange City, IA

5 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Plymouth County Fair

Plymouth County Fairgrounds

500 4^th Ave. NE

Le Mars, IA

Saturday, July 31, 2010

9 a.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends fundraising breakfast for state Rep. Steve Lukan featuring Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Dubuque Golf and Country Club

1800 Randall Place

Dubuque, IA

6 p.m. Branstad lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends Lee County Republican fundraiser

Kingsley Inn

707 Avenue H

Fort Madison, IA

For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds 2010 campaign, please visitwww.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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RELEASE: Branstad adds $2.1 million this quarter – Tops $5.5 million total raised

Lucas — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:21:30 +0000

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 the period that began on June 2, 2010 and ended on July 14, 2010, a six-week time period.

Key numbers:

$2,147,342: Raised during the six-week period ending July 14
$1,576,255: Cash on hand
11,700: Individual donors since the campaign’s inception
$5,558,260: Raised since the campaign’s inception.

For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds ticket, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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Fox News: Dems Behind ‘Conservative’ Attack Ads Against Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Candidate

Lucas — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:14:38 +0000

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 now wants to reinvent himself as a Tea Party conservative.

Read the full story here.