Last night at Iowa State University there was a debate between the four candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.  The candidates are:

Michael Blouin - http://www.mikeblouin.com/ - Mike is a former school teacher in Dubuque.  He was elected to the Iowa House in 1968, and was in Congress from 1974-1978.  Since then, he has worked in the community college system and has been the director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

Chet Culver - http://www.chetculver.com/ - Chet is the son of former Senator John Culver.  He taught at Des Moines high schools until being elected Secretary of State in 1998.

Ed Fallon - http://www.fallonforgovernor.net/ - Ed is a professional musician.  Since 1992, he has served in the Iowa House.

Sal Mohamed - http://www.salmohamedforgovernor.org/ - Sal is a chemical engineer from Sioux City.  He ran for the Democratic Nomination in Iowa's 5th district in 2004.

My summary of the debate and impressions of the candidates behind the cut.