Reply #7: Hey Debi

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I spent last friday with Bruce in Council Bluffs. He had a fundraiser in western Iowa. I think Bruce is going to have a very good fundraising quarter once again. He has been working in DC quite a bit and hopefully he will be having some major endorsements from various groups before the end of the summer. I hear that this congressional seat is a top target of the DCCC - so, lot's of money will be flowing in here sooner or later. Did Bruce provide his version of a stump speech? What did you think? I think he is able to connect with any audience, much like Edwards or perhaps Clinton. His intelligence just floors me, he knows so much about so many issues that I have never considered.

As for the Governor race I am becoming more and more confident - hopefully with good reason. I think we have a great collection of candidates. I am very intrigued with Judge and Blouin, but I have always liked Chet Culver. I think any of those three will have a good shot in 2006. I think the R's race will be expensive and dirty before it is overwith. I would also not be surprised to see someone like Gross jump in at the end, especially if Nussle gets a bit bloody or muddy with the religous factions of the party - well, that is the Iowa R party, but you know what I mean.

Have a great Holiday Weekend - I am off to Chicago for a much needed 5 day vacation.