KCRG reporting poll in which Branstad holds 19 pt. lead over Culver.

[Skidmore]

My husband is yelling "No way!." We seriously know noone, even self-identified Rs, who want to see him back in office. What is going on here?

[Bluzmann57]

1. Western Iowa

Out in the western part of our great state some people think differently (Steve King yuck). And frankly, I have seen many yard signs for Branstad around here as well. Culver is not the best Governor we have ever had, but he is far better than Branstad.

[progressoid]

4. Yep. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Branstad or King sign out here.

I just made a loop up to the MN border and back this weekend. Huge Branstad and King signs everywhere. I saw ONE Culver sign - and that was in my neighbor's yard (someone took mine).

[rurallib]

2. we may be going back to jesusland.

I used to think that Iowa voters were a bit smarter. I was wrong.
And today when I heard the DM Police endorsed Branstad to get back at Culver it really proved how fucking ignorant we have become.

[Bluzmann57]

3. But in something of a stunner

the NRA has endorsed Culver. White is black, up is down, the whole damn world is crazy. Btw, I saw that in the QC Times this morning.

[progressoid]

5. Whaaa?

Maybe he should tout that out here in the sticks. Might make a few hicks think twice.

[Bluzmann57]

6. Link

www.qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa. Then scroll down a little bit. It's there. It's bizarre.

[rurallib]

8. How many real votes do you think that will actually change?

I am guessing the guy who made the announcement won't even vote for Culver.
OTOH I would guess many of the police would vote for Branstad anyway and with the endorsement many more will.
No one in the NRA will vote for Culver.

[emulatorloo]

7. People remember Clinton Era prosperity. Branstad is basically taking credit for that.

If he wins, he will no doubt take credit for any headway Obama makes on the economy.