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Rants takes step toward gubernatorial bid

Jun. 19, 2009 9:23 am
The nine-term House member has been traveling the state since lawmakers adjourned in late April, talking to activists and collecting financial commitments.
Other Republicans considering the 2010 governor's race are Sioux City business consultant Bob Vander Plaats, Rep. Rod Roberts of Carroll, Sen. Jerry Behn of Boone, former Senate President Jeff Lamberti of Ankeny, Quad Cities restaurateur Mike Whalen, University of Dubuque President Jeffrey Bullock, U.S. Rep. Steve King of Kiron and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey of Spirit Lake.