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Palin endorses Branstad in Iowa governor primary
(AP) - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is endorsing Terry Branstad in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary.
Palin sent a message Thursday through her Twitter account noting Iowa's state motto: “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.”
She also wrote that the motto would be well served by voting for Branstad in Tuesday's primary.
Branstad served four terms as governor from 1983 to 1999 and is running against businessman Bob Vander Plaats and Rod Roberts in the primary. The winner will face Democratic Gov. Chet Culver, who is seeking a second term.
Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Palin's support recognizes Branstad is “the honest conservative leader needed to put this state back on track.”
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