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TexasTowelie

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Wed Aug 30, 2017, 12:59 AM Aug 2017

7 Democrats, so far, want to be Iowa governor

A few weeks ago, at the Jeno’s Little Hungary tavern in Davenport, about 20 people talked about their worries.

They had plenty.

Since Iowa Republicans won complete control of state government in last year’s elections, they’ve moved aggressively. The results have thrilled conservatives and angered liberals.

On the list of worries at the Jeno’s gathering: low wages, poorly funded schools, dirty water and limits on collective bargaining rights for public employees.

At the front of the room was Brian Shepherd, the campaign manager for Cathy Glasson — a union leader from Iowa City who is expected to announce soon her campaign for the Democratic nomination for Iowa governor.

Read more: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/7-democrats-so-far-want-to-be-iowa-governor-20170826

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7 Democrats, so far, want to be Iowa governor (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2017 OP
Is that all? murielm99 Aug 2017 #1
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