Kim Reynolds will be his running mate in the Nov. Terry Branstad today announced that state Sen. Kim Reynolds as his choice for lieutenant governor Read them below.īranstad names state Sen.
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UPDATE: a series of statements, news releases have come over the transom after the pick ( surprisingly, no reaction from the Culver camp reaction from the Culver camp issued six hours after the Branstad/Reynolds event). “I think we’ll see enthusiastic support,” Branstad said. We’re not taking anything for granted.”īranstad then talked about the 1956 Democratic National Convention when John Kennedy’s name was placed in nomination for vice president, even though Kennedy was not the presidential nominee’s choice.īranstad said he was “confident” delegates would choose Reynolds this Saturday. “Unlike the Democrats, we have an open process,” Branstad said. “…I’m very proud of my life and where it stands today…(I’m) very proud to be here and very proud of my life today.”īranstad added: “Kim has overcome challenges like a lot of families in our state.”ĭo you expect Reynolds name to be the only one placed in nomination at Saturday’s Iowa Republican Party state convention?
“I think it says to social conservatives is that here we have a rising, talented social conservative who has overcome adversity in her own life,” Branstad said. “I definitely believe that the definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.”
“I am pro-life, pro-family,” Reynolds said. “The chemistry is good with our families…I think it’s important to have a good personal relationship too.” “Just happens to be a coincidence,” Branstad said. Reynolds is 50 years old, but she “looks 40” according to Branstad. “I would not have accepted this position if I wasn’t ready.”īranstad added: “I have seen in Kim Reynolds somebody with real leadership ability…a good listener…and she’s older than she looks,” Branstad said. “The state’s kind of in rough shape right now,” Reynolds said. I love meeting people and I am so excited to criss-cross the state,” she said. She pledged to be an aggressive candidate. “We truly stand at a cross-roads today,” she said. Reynolds introduced her family, including her husband of 28 years, her grown daughtters, her grandchild, and her parents. “I give you my word that I will work day and night to make sure that you’re the next governor,” Reynold said to Branstad. She called her selection an “unbelievable honor.” Reynolds began speaking, noting she saw a lot of “familiar faces” in the room. “She’s a team player,” Branstad said, “…an intelligent, up and coming new leader in Iowa.” In 2008, she was elected to the state senate, representing 7 counties in southern Iowa. She was Clarke County Treasurer for 14 years. “Since our victory in the June primary, I’ve given a lot of thought and consideration as to who should join me on this journey,” Branstad said, adding there was “no shortage” of qualified Republicans for the post he’s now asking Reynolds to fill.īranstad called Reynolds a “dynamic and dedicated public servant who shared my core values on the key issues.” Branstad said Reynolds has “a lot of enthusiasm and a track-record…Iowans will quickly learn important facts about Senator Kim Reynolds.” A blue and white Branstad sign is taped on the front, anda field of 12 signs have been taped on the wall behindto provide a photo back-drop, partially obscuring the window that is behind.Īt exactly 9 a.m., Terry & Chris Branstadwalked into the room, with Reynolds walking behind. The room is utilitarian, with a wood-like lectern at the south end. Branstad’s campaign will hold a news conference in a conference room at the Ankeny airport. This keeps a string going.Ī previous tweet sent a picture, showing the “stage” for today’s announcement. Terry Branstad’s campaign sent out a text message on the Branstad 2010 Twitter account, letting supporters who signed up for the Twitter alert that State Senator Kim Reynolds is his choice for a lieutenant governor/running mate. Below is a live blog of the event.Īt 8:50 a.m. You may listen to the entire 20-minute news conference there.
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