Contact:           Danielle Plogmann                                                     June 8, 2010

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Statement from Iowa GOP Chairman Strawn

DES MOINES – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn issued the following statement following Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary election:

“Today Iowa Republicans put their faith in Terry Branstad, and so too, will a majority of Iowans this November.  Iowans deserve principled leadership from a governor who will spur job growth in the private sector, reign in out-of-control state spending, and demand excellence from Iowa’s educational system. Terry Branstad is just the kind of leader Iowa needs and deserves.”

“The Republican Party of Iowa is stronger today because of the efforts of Governor Branstad, Representative Roberts and Mr. Vander Plaats. The competitive and hard-fought primary showcased the strength of the Iowa GOP, our principled conservative solutions, and encouraged thousands of Iowans to join our ranks and register as Republicans. Tonight, I join Republicans all across Iowa in congratulating Governor Branstad and stand ready to do what is necessary to make him Iowa’s next governor.
 

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