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JPPaverage

(577 posts)
Sun May 13, 2018, 06:45 PM May 2018

Anyone watching the Gubernatorial debate?

KWQC is showing the Democratic candidates debate and I guess it is streaming if you can't get the station on your market. All candidates are tearing into Reynolds and all candidates sound good so far. Glasson is the only one who supports single payer and I have been a supporter of hers since day 1 but if she doesn't get the nomination, I will support whoever does.
Hubbell sounds like a solid candidate and may have a real shot at beating Reynolds. All candidates are currently agreeing that sexual harassment, such as with dix is unacceptable and absolutely should not be paid for by taxpayers. Go get 'em Dems. Reynolds and co. have to go.

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Anyone watching the Gubernatorial debate? (Original Post) JPPaverage May 2018 OP
There's only one party that doesn't understand what harassment is RandySF May 2018 #1
You betchya, JP - and everyone is miles better than our female version of Branstad rurallib May 2018 #2
Yeah Norris called out reynolds JPPaverage May 2018 #4
It looks like Reynolds might be branstad on steroids JPPaverage May 2018 #5
Wilburn just refused to call trump president JPPaverage May 2018 #3
Missed that - thanks rurallib May 2018 #6
Well, it's over and I am no closer to making a decision than I was before rurallib May 2018 #7
That's kind of how I view them too. progressoid May 2018 #9
Sorry I missed it. progressoid May 2018 #8

rurallib

(63,198 posts)
2. You betchya, JP - and everyone is miles better than our female version of Branstad
Sun May 13, 2018, 07:20 PM
May 2018

There isn't a one I couldn't 100% -
So the question I have is which one is a sure bet to beat Reynolds?

If you saw my earlier post Hubbell looks like he is leading.
As I have posted before I like Boulton and Norris best - Glasson next. What she did unionizing U of Iowa Hospital was monumental.
We plan to vote next week and I may not decide until I walk into the auditor's office.

BTW I really liked Norris calling out Reynolds for having "the racist Steve King" in her campaign. Thank you John Norris!

rurallib

(63,198 posts)
6. Missed that - thanks
Sun May 13, 2018, 07:29 PM
May 2018

I like Wilburn just feel he is not ready yet - would love to see him in the legislature.
But if he gets the nomination, I am then a Wilburn person!

The night after the primary I hope we see the six of them putting up a united front.

rurallib

(63,198 posts)
7. Well, it's over and I am no closer to making a decision than I was before
Sun May 13, 2018, 07:47 PM
May 2018

John Norris speaks as a person who has been there (as he was with Vilsack)

Nate Boulton is dynamic. A man on a mission.

Cathy Glasson has a great background, seems to have a vision of what could be.

Fred Hubbell has one of the most recognized names in Iowa and a very even demeanor.

Andy McGuire is great on positions, has some baggage from her stint as party chair.

Ross Wilburn great on issues - probably the least recognized name and least experience. Needs to get more experience, perhaps legislature. Getting his name out for the future.

progressoid

(50,747 posts)
9. That's kind of how I view them too.
Sun May 13, 2018, 11:26 PM
May 2018

I mostly like them all, but ultimately went with Nate. My next choice would probably be Hubbell. I think he's best suited to beat Reynolds.

Agree about McGuire's baggage. I know a couple of party faithful that are supporting her, but a few more who aren't very happy with her.
I met Ross Wilburn a few weeks ago and really liked him. Also agree that he needs more experience and exposure. There's great potential in him.

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