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Krishna, Carroll favorites to lead Iowa GOP

By Jason Hancock 12/22/08

Two seasoned party leaders are front-runners for the chairmanship of the Republican Party of Iowa, insiders say, but most believe the race is far from over.

Who will lead the Iowa GOP?

By Jason Hancock 12/5/08

Republicans have already selected new leadership in both the House and the Senate, leaving the state party chairmanship as one of the final pieces to the puzzle in determining the future of a GOP that has fallen on hard times in Iowa.

In 2008, ‘pro-life’ was not enough for Iowa GOP

By Lynda Waddington 11/7/08

Many issues and factors influenced the outcome of the 2008 general election, both nationally and on the local level, but this year, in Iowa at least, social conservatism — especially as it pertains to issues of reproductive health and abortion — seemed to carry less sway than in campaigns past.

Sporer throws hat into ring for state GOP chair

By Jason Hancock 11/7/08

Polk County Republican Party Chairman Ted Sporer announced Thursday that he wishes to become the new state chair of the Republican Party of Iowa.

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