FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2009
 
Contact: Norm Sterzenbach
515-244-7292

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan challenged Republican candidates for Governor Thursday to stop their partisan attacks and tell the truth about Iowa’s excellent economic health and fiscal management when compared with other states.

“The facts say we are a national leader in terms of the strength of our economy and how we are managed, and Governor Culver deserves real credit for that,” Kiernan said.  “At some point, the Republicans need to take pride in the way their state is handling a recession and stop these cheap partisan attacks.”

Kiernan pointed to a study released by the Pew Center on the States Wednesday placing Iowa in a tie for second place among states on an economic and fiscal scorecard.

"This is an important acknowledgment of Iowa’s economic strength on a national level, and something every Iowan can take pride in,” Kiernan said. “We can count on the Culver-Judge team to grow Iowa’s economy and responsibly manage our state budget.”

The entire Pew Center for the States Study can be found at: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/

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