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exboyfil

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5. Gov. Terry Branstad

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Tue Jul 12, 2016, 04:59 AM

Jul 2016

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday he recognizes that “for historical reasons” some people want to recognize and respect those who fought for the Confederacy. But he said he disagrees with King's choice to display the flag.

“I don’t agree with that, and I guess that’s his decision,” said Branstad, a Republican. “People have a right to display whatever they want to. But I’m proud to say we’re on the side of the Union. And we won the war.”

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2016/07/11/steve-king-provokes-criticism-displaying-confederate-flag/86947746/

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Steve King (R-Fuck Nugget Shitgibbon) plants Confederate flag on desk. [View all] 47of74 Jul 2016 OP

maybe, just maybe he has finally gone to far. rurallib Jul 2016 #1

the other story said his reason for opposing the new $20 was not immediately apparent JustinL Jul 2016 #2

I will supply the reason Skittles Jul 2016 #3

exactly n/t JustinL Jul 2016 #4

But, but, but, his great great great great uncle fought for the Union in the civil war. progressoid Jul 2016 #6

Gov. Terry Branstad exboyfil Jul 2016 #5

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