Thanks for the write-up Power.

I have to say that I am not terribly impressed by our candidates so far. I concur that Culver leaves something to be desired. When I had a chance to speak with him, he seemed about as sharp as a nerf football.

Blouin concerns me however. It seems to me that though he is running as a Dem, a LOT of his stances and choices trend more Pub. The pro-life stance thing is also worrisome, as are any 'campain promises'. The only saving grace here would be if the Supremes overturn Roe, that Iowans (generally) will be smart enough to realize that endangering women's health is not a good thing, and our quest to attract younger people to Iowa would not benefit by such an action.

Do not know much about Fallon, but glad to hear he is not frothing-at-the-mouth liberal as I have heard him painted in conversations.

Should indeed be interesting to see what happens. I know someone at work in the Blouin campaign, and he might stand a chance. They seem to be working things very hard.

Oh, and even though Sal stands not a chance, one has to admire him for trying.

Better than me anyway.

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