Terry Branstad Encounters Protesters in Iowa City
Photos submitted by Tom Jacobs who attended the rally“Gov. Branstad goes to Iowa City Chamber meeting but not to League of Women Voters and he then says he talks to 'Main Street'“
Press Citizen coverage here
“…one audience member pointed to sacrifices public employees have made in recent years to help balance the state’s budget, such as furloughs. Branstad countered that he’d made his own sacrifices to run for office.“ 
Iowa Independent coverage here
“As previously detailed, Gov. Branstad continues to receive his full $130,000 salary and $52,000 pension from Iowa taxpayers, in addition to free housing, transportation and a full-time chef and housekeeper,” the Iowa Democratic party said in a statement, with Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky adding: “More than anyone, Gov. Branstad knew what being elected governor would entail, and it’s unconscionable for him to defend attacks on public employees in this manner.”
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