Branstad, Hatch debate enlightening

I just finished watching the debate between Jack Hatch and Terry Branstad for the second time. The moderator seemed to favor the governor and not be impartial.

My take on the debate was that Branstad was very combative, not only toward Hatch, but the panel.

Also, the governor seemed to blame a lot of Iowa's problems on Obama and Democrats.

He addressed the farmers, like they are the only people who matter in the state. Hey, Branstad, there are the people who buy the produce that farmers produce and make those combines and tractors.

This state would be better off without another term of Branstad.

Hatch has our interests at heart, as when he asked why are we giving tax breaks to the fertilizer company whose executive purchased a $70 million condo in New York with cash. Is that Iowa Values?

Mike Welsh

Cedar Rapids