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Iowa

TexasTowelie

(127,054 posts) Tue Mar 17, 2026, 03:04 PM 1 hr ago

Why Democrats Think Iowa's Governor Race Is Winnable - Lincoln Square and The Lincoln Project

With an open governor’s race and major fundraising on the Democratic side, Iowa could see its most competitive statewide race in years. Laura Belin and Joe Trippi discuss the race for Governor.

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Why Democrats Think Iowa's Governor Race Is Winnable - Lincoln Square and The Lincoln Project (Original Post) TexasTowelie 1 hr ago OP

I'm cautiously optimistic. progressoid 46 min ago #1

progressoid

(53,110 posts)

1. I'm cautiously optimistic.

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Tue Mar 17, 2026, 04:02 PM

46 min ago

Rob Sand is the real deal. I was at one of his public events a while ago. The crowd was split roughly into thirds; Democrats, Repubs, and Independents. He knew how to speak to them all. And there was a definite sense of anger and disappointment in the current GOP leadership. People want change.

Plus Feenstra is a horrible campaigner. He only won in the 4th because of the overwhelming number of rabid Republicans in NW Iowa.

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