Civic Skinny is boring this week - except one little tid bit (I want to keep Hardrada happy!)

[Debi]

http://www.dmcityview.com/skinny.shtml

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There’s talk — and maybe it’s just talk — that Chet Culver will appoint Republican legislator Chuck Gipp of Decorah to the vacant spot on the Iowa Utilities Board. Gipp, a likable moderate who was Majority Leader when the Republicans controlled the House, has said he isn’t interested in running again. If Gipp is appointed before the next session begins, Democrats think they have a chance of winning his seat and adding to their fragile majority. ...


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[Counciltucky]

1. I LIKE IT!!!

Appearing bipartisan and selecting a likable moderate while helping solidify a Dem majority! Good politics!

[Hardrada]

2. My old hometown could use another rep than Gipp who

has been in office there longer than I can recall. I am not sure he is such a moderate. Yes, and much thanks, D.