Democrats And Republicans Gear Up For An Epic Fight To Replace Gov. Branstad In Iowa
Posted By Phillip Stucky On 9:23 PM 12/13/2016
Republican President-elect Donald Trump officially selected Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for the position of Ambassador to China, leaving a “safe Republican” seat open and ripe for the taking in the 2018 replacement election.
Branstad began his term as governor in 1983 through 1999, and ran for the post again in 2010, where he won and continues to serve as governor. Branstad’s latest term ends in early 2019.
The state of Iowa calls for current Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds to replace Branstad when he leaves office, and serve in his stead until the 2018 election season declares a new winner.
It will most likely be months until the governorship is open. Local news reported that Branstad will face mountains of paperwork and a long approval process, with Senate Democrats vowing to drag out the process as long as possible for any Trump appointee.
more
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/13/democrats-and-republicans-gear-up-for-an-epic-fight-to-replace-gov-branstad-in-iowa/?print=1
