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The Ragister has examined the road show that teamed Terry Branstad up with State Auditor Dave Vaudt.

Iowa auditor David Vaudt panned for politicking

A Republican Auditor criticizing a Democrat Governor over budgeting practices is deemed politics and his motives need to be scrutinized.

A Republican Auditor criticizing a Republican Governor over budgeting practices is deemed gospel and his motives don't need to be questioned.

That sums it up and the scientific community is united in that fact.