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An early look at the 2010 gubernatorial campaign

With more news that the field of 2010 gubernatorial candidates is narrowing, it seems prudent to take a moment to review what next year’s race against Culver might look like.


Roberts joins list of possible GOP gubernatorial candidates

State Rep. Rob Robers, R-Carroll, told the Sioux City Journal he is weighing a run for governor in 2010.
The five-term Republican said “converstations are taking place” about what his campaign team might look like and who is likely to support him. However, he does not have a timetable for making his decision.


Ethanol gets new voice in D.C.

A coalition of ethanol companies has formed a new organization with the goal of fighting back against groups like the Grocery Manufacturers Association that have been lobbying the government to roll back incentives for ethanol.
The organization, Growth Energy, is planning a national advertising campaign, starting in Wednesday’s New York Times, to defend the industry from [...]