As a lifelong Iowan who has been a farmer, a registered nurse, a small businesswoman, a state senator and secretary of agriculture, Patty has spent her life devoted to her community and her state. |
Despite what some candidates in this race have said, this action in South Dakota shows there's a chance a woman's right to make her own health care choices could be threatened. |
I believe the governor has a role to play in expanding coverage and reducing health care costs until all Iowans' needs are met. |
I would like to announce that I have asked Judge to be my candidate for lieutenant governor. |
People are not always as troubled by a position you take as they are troubled when you flip and you flop and you try to get every side of the issue. You have seen what I believe is an election-year conversion. |
She powerfully combines a real-life understanding of the issues that face Iowans with a long record of experience in the legislative and executive branches. And make no mistake, as a Democrat who has won election four times in the last 15 years - including legislative victories in a tough district and two strong statewide victories as the first woman elected to her office - Patty knows how to speak to all Iowans, from all walks of life and all parts of the state. |
This is the ticket that will win in June, win in November and be ready to govern in January. |