Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for US House. (pictured with Senator Grassley)
Posted on 10/21/2014 1:37:59 AM PDT by iowamark
The political arm for House Republicans says it is making a play for Iowa's 1st and 2nd congressional district seats.
The National Republican Congressional Committee said Monday that it's buying $1.3 million in television ad time in the two districts, with spots to begin airing Friday.
The purchase, the first for the NRCC in both districts this campaign cycle, is a sign they think they can win both races, officials say.
Tyler Houlton, an NRCC spokesman, said more than $900,000 is being spent in the 2nd District, with purchases in the Cedar Rapids and Davenport markets. Another $400,000 is going into Cedar Rapids to try to have an impact in the 1st District race, he said.
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, a four-term Democratic incumbent, is defending his 2nd District seat against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, while former House Speaker Pat Murphy, a Dubuque Democrat, is running against Republican Rod Blum, a businessman from Dubuque, in the 1st District.
"We feel like both Dr. Miller-Meeks and Rod Blum have a great shot at winning these races," Houlton said...
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Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for US House. (pictured with Senator Grassley)
Rod Blum for US House, IA CD-1
http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/rod-blums-great-weekend-boosts-chances-for-upset-win/
This is happening in a lot of areas throughout the country. It’s nice to actually be on offense for a change.
‘bout time.
OH is boring as hell. Kasich is safe, our reps appear to have no competition.
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