Iowa: Branstad Is Officially In!

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Former Gov. Terry Branstad officially entered the race for the Republican nomination for governor today, announcing via Twitter he will tour the state beginning Jan. 19 in Des Moines.

Branstad, a Boone Republican who served four four-year terms as governor from 1983-99, will continue his announcement tour through Jan. 22, according to a message posted at www.twitter.com/GovBranstad2010.

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Iowa: Culver Losing to Branstad & Vander Plaats

Iowa Survey of 500 Likely Voters
September 22, 2009

2010 Iowa Governor's Race
Terry Branstad (R)	54%
Chet Culver (D)	34%
Some Other Candidate	8%
Not Sure	4%

2010 Iowa Governor's Race
Bob Vander Plaats (R)	43%
Chet Culver (D)	39%
Some Other Candidate	9%
Not Sure	9%

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