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Iowa's anti-hunting Governor faces tough re-election fight (10/8/2002)
In 2001, Governor Tom Vilsack betrayed Iowa sportsmen when he
vetoed a bill to permit mourning dove hunting after pledging to sign it.
That incident may cost him re-election.
According to polls, political newcomer Doug Gross, actively
pursuing support among hunters, has overtaken Governor Vilsack.
The latest poll commissioned by Survey USA and WHO-TV, the Des
Moines NBC affiliate, shows Gross beating Vilsack 49 percent to 46
percent.
Iowa usually re-elects incumbent governors.
The previous two served for a total of 30 years.
So, why is Vilsack struggling?
One reason is the economy, but campaign insiders have indicated
that lack of sportsmen support, mainly stemming from his dove veto, is a
key vulnerability.
In January 2001, more than 350 sportsmen and sportswomen went
to Des Moines to convince Governor Vilsack to sign a bill that would
have made Iowa the 39th state to permit mourning dove
hunting. The governor not
only vetoed the bill, he didn’t even address the rally - one of the
largest ever held in the Iowa Statehouse.
He instead remained hidden in his office.
Sportsmen have not forgotten.
On November 5, Iowa sportsmen have the chance to
directly respond to Governor Vilsack for denying the state a dove
season. Get to the polls
and let your voice be heard!
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U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance- www.ussportsmen.org
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