Posted on February 19, 2010 by Tim Albrecht in Press Releases, Press Room
Former Reps. Jim and Jamie Van Fossen endorse Branstad for governor
(URBANDALE) – The Branstad 2010 campaign announced today that former Reps. Jamie and Jim Van Fossen, both of Davenport, have endorsed Terry Branstad’s campaign for governor and will serve as Scott County co-chairs.
“We are plunging into a deep hole in our state’s budget, and we need someone with the capacity to restore responsibility with our finances,” said Jamie Van Fossen, former chair of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “Governor Branstad left our state with a $900 million surplus, and it has since been squandered. It is time for fiscal responsibility to come back.”
Jim Van Fossen, a former police officer, says he admires the hands-on approach Gov. Branstad took with regard to problem-solving.
“Governor Branstad did not duck from the challenges Iowa faced,” said Jim Van Fossen. “He met them head-on, and that included economic development. He is a proven recruiter for new jobs, and job expansion. We need a leader like Terry Branstad to again put the focus on economic development.”
Gov. Branstad welcomed the support.
“Jim and Jamie are leaders, and I am excited to have them supporting me and working on my behalf,” said Gov. Branstad. “With their help, we can help lead Iowa’s comeback and restore responsibility to state government.
For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com
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