Great interview with Rob Sand, Dave! I believe the unhappiness of Iowans on the direction of various state issues, coupled with Rob's willingness to travel to all corners of the state to listen and take questions and his youthfulness/energy, will make him a formidable candidate.
I've heard him in person speak to politically mixed groups of people in his role as state auditor. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, accountability, and a willingness to deemphasize party affiliation to get things down (e.g. hiring and working with R's within the auditor's office). The reaction from attendees has always been favorable.
He would definitely benefit from a primary challenge...see Dave Busiek's earlier substack post, yet the recent launch of his campaign and his stock phrase, "I'm not running to make Iowa bluer or redder, but truer and better!," expressed while walking in the Iowa countryside, has been top-notch. I'm encouraged!
Great interview with Rob Sand, Dave! I believe the unhappiness of Iowans on the direction of various state issues, coupled with Rob's willingness to travel to all corners of the state to listen and take questions and his youthfulness/energy, will make him a formidable candidate.
I've heard him in person speak to politically mixed groups of people in his role as state auditor. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, accountability, and a willingness to deemphasize party affiliation to get things down (e.g. hiring and working with R's within the auditor's office). The reaction from attendees has always been favorable.
He would definitely benefit from a primary challenge...see Dave Busiek's earlier substack post, yet the recent launch of his campaign and his stock phrase, "I'm not running to make Iowa bluer or redder, but truer and better!," expressed while walking in the Iowa countryside, has been top-notch. I'm encouraged!
If it’s Rob Sand vs Randy Feenstra it’s Rob Sand.
Another great post Dave and especially enjoyed reading about Blake Hurst!