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47of74

(18,470 posts) Sat Dec 1, 2012, 09:28 AM Dec 2012

Braindead hints at 2014 run

Ugh.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has begun sending strong signals that he will seek re-election in 2014, while no Democrats have yet stepped forward to challenge him.

Potential challengers include former Gov. Chet Culver, whom Branstad, a former governor himself, defeated in a comeback two years ago.

Both Culver and Branstad say they are keeping their options open, but the Republican governor acknowledged he has taken steps consistent with launching another campaign.

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Braindead hints at 2014 run (Original Post) 47of74 Dec 2012 OP

No Culver Bluzmann57 Dec 2012 #1

We need to get a strong Democrat... 47of74 Dec 2012 #2

Ugh is an understatment. progressoid Dec 2012 #3

he's like a fucking zombie with desires to be Scott Walker rurallib Dec 2012 #4

Bluzmann57

(12,336 posts)

1. No Culver

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Sat Dec 1, 2012, 07:22 PM

Dec 2012

Personally, I didn't think he was all that much of a Governor. A guy I'd like to see (unlikely) is Bruce Braley. But then again, I'd also like to see him as Senator Braley.