The paper said differences between Latham and his Democratic opponent, Becky Greenwald, are easy to find, as both “toe the party line on most issues.” After contrasting both candidates positions on health care, renewable energy and the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill, the only major sticking point for the Tribune was Latham’s continued support of the Iraq War. But even that wasn’t enough to sway the 10,000 circulation daily to Greenwald.

Greenwald is to be commended for leaving a life in the background and stepping into the public view, but we think she’s not quite a strong enough candidate to unseat Latham.

The Tribune’s editorial board endorses Tom Latham to represent Iowa’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.