Nowhere To Run

In earth-shattering news

Democrat Chet Culver: I won’t run for public office in 2014

My mistake, the Earth would be shattering if the Big Lug Nut was running

And the scientific community is united in that fact.

Sweaty Chetty says -- I am excited to support the Iowa Democratic Party’s great ticket of candidates up and down the ballot 

That leaves the Dummycrats with Jack ASS...err, Hatch for Governor and Staci Appel-sauce for brains for CONgress.

I likes them odds.

In her Ragister report, Jennifer Jacobs states Culver currently runs the Culver Group, a consulting firm.

No, The Culver Group is land surveying and construction firm in the state of California.

The Chet Culver Group is the Big Lug Nut's business.

Chester NOT STEW-PED!

I called his advertising "sad" and "hokey" back in May. Now The Hill online news has an article that says it's "hardly buzz-worthy".

If Chet Culver wants to follow in the footsteps of fellow Democrat and popular Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, he’s going to have to do better than clichés about his tight-knit family, excellence in the state’s schools and the “jobs of tomorrow” in his campaign ads, according to a recent survey by Wilson Research Strategies Inc.

They compare it to Jim Nussle's advertising. Culver's ad didn't measure up, scoring lower than Nussle even among Democrats surveyed.

Nussle’s ad was favored by 53 percent of Democrats, compared to Culver’s 31 percent.

Culver’s ad jumps broadly from topic to topic, beginning with a shot of Culver and his father, former Sen. John Culver, saying how, “in the Culver family, your word is your bond.” The Democrat is called a teacher, a coach, a husband and a father who “cut paperwork and saved taxpayers millions as secretary of state” and “has a specific plan and new ideas to bring excellence to our schools and create the jobs of tomorrow.”

The ad shows Culver holding a book that presumably contains his plan, but no details are discussed. It goes on to say he’s endorsed by labor and women’s groups and is the only Democrat who can beat Nussle. It closes with, “Ready to lead Iowa forward; ready to win in November.”

Surprisingly the ad didn't do well with a Dummycrat core group...State and local government workers gave him the lowest marks. The bright spot? Culver’s ad did play well to lobbyists.

It's only for Governor, just make it up ya BIG LUG

The Quad-City Times caught Chester Culver, the man with Iowa Common Sense, making stuff up in his last debate with Jim Nussle.

In Monday night's debate, not televised in Central Iowa, Chester said that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranks Iowa the fifth-best business climate in the country.

David Felipe, a spokesman for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said he doesn’t know what Culver is talking about. He said his organization doesn’t compile business-climate rankings.

“We didn’t do the study,” he said.

Taylor West, a spokeswoman for Culver, said he misspoke during the debate. She said Culver was referring to Iowa’s fourth-ranked legal liability climate, which she said is a significant piece of the business climate.

“The overall point here is that Iowa actually has a strong business climate, and that under Chet Culver, it’s going to get better....

It turns out that the U.S. Chamber’s magazine did an article this year about the business climate rankings done by another group, the Tax Foundation.

The Tax Foundation’s most recent report on business-tax climate, released last week, ranks Iowa 43rd best in the country.

43rd out of 50!

Chester's a former teacher, but couldn't do the math!!

Two things Chester, never let 'em see you sweat and lying isn't an Iowa Value.

Krusty Conservative has more.

Men At Work?

Dave Price reports that both the Big Lug Nut and Patty Judge finally found work.

Each is starting their own consulting firm.

Those that can -- do, those who can't --consult.

And the scientific community is united in that fact.

I remember consultants from my radio days, we joked that they were like neutered tom cats.

Culver's company is called The Chet Culver Group, because he's so large he's a group unto himself.

Judge went with PJJ solutions.

Price tactfully points out the errors on their web pages.

Especially telling is the Judge website, where the finalist for Executive Director of the Iowa Association of School Boards misspells achieve.

Also, Page 4 is a blank page that's titled "blank page" with the call us at phone number of (415) 555-5555.

It's A Laugh

Here's a hoot from the Big Lug Nut.

Former Iowa governor Chet Culver is looking at running for governor again

Things getting lonely at The Chet Culver Group of one?

No actual real running would be involved and the scientific community is united in that fact.

A failed one term governor who garnered 43% of the vote in his re-election bid?

Can you say Brain Suck?

I probably should have titled this post, You're So Vain.

Thanks for the Monday chuckle, Sweaty Chetty.

I'm confused

I thought Corporate America was BAD!?

Some of Iowa's biggest corporations and interest groups helped foot the bill for Gov. Chet Culver's inaugural celebration.

Kirke Financial Services, MidAmerican Energy, Iowa Farm Bureau and Principal Financial Group donated $50,000 each.

Nine companies gave $25,000 each, including John Deere, Pioneer and Wells Fargo.

Here's more of the list:

Kirke Financial Services L.L.C.	$50,000.00
Mid American	$50,000.00
Farm Bureau Management	$50,000.00
Principal Life Insurance Company	$50,000.00
The Rasmussen Group, Inc.	$25,000.00
Interstate Power & Light Co	$25,000.00
Hawkeye Renewables	$25,000.00
Nationwide	$25,000.00
John Deere World Headquarters	$25,000.00
Altria Corporate Services, Inc.	$25,000.00
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc	$25,000.00
Iowa Tix LC	$16,774.85
Iowa Health Systems	$12,500.00
Iowa Health Systems	$12,500.00
Brownells	$10,000.00
Qwest	$10,000.00
Shrine Bros Corp	$10,000.00
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs	$10,000.00
Tyson	$10,000.00
Wellmark	$10,000.00
Union Pacific	$10,000.00
BNSF Railway Co	$10,000.00
Bridgepoint Education	$10,000.00
Monsanto Company	$10,000.00
AFSCME	$10,000.00
AFSCME/Iowa Public Employees	$10,000.00
Kehl Family Foundation	$10,000.00
Mediacom Communications Corp	$10,000.00
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort LLC	$10,000.00
Goldstein Group Inc	$10,000.00
Meredith	$10,000.00
Life Investors Insurance Company of America	$10,000.00
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	$10,000.00
Verizon Corporate SVCS. Corp	$10,000.00
Pfizer Inc	$10,000.00
Rockwell Collins	$10,000.00
Saber Software, Inc	$10,000.00
Anheuser-Busch COS, Inc	$10,000.00
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	$7,500.00
Wells Fargo Financial, Inc.	$7,500.00
Iowa Health Care Association	$6,000.00
HyVee	$5,000.00
The Oaks Development Co	$5,000.00
Walter's Homes LTD	$5,000.00
Archer Daniels Midland Company	$5,000.00
Anonymous	$5,000.00
ING USA Annuity & Life Insurance Co	$5,000.00
ING USA Annuity & Life Insurance Co	$5,000.00
Iowa Motor Truck Association	$5,000.00
Home Builders Association of Iowa	$5,000.00
AstraZeneca	$5,000.00
General Motors Corporation	$5,000.00
Caseys General Stores	$2,500.00
Bankers Trust	$2,500.00
Care Initiatives, EOE/AA	$2,500.00
Anderson Erickson	$2,000.00
Cash-	$1,717.00
ABCM Corporation	$1,500.00
IFDA Political Action Committee $500.00
United Staff Union of Iowa Political Action $250.00 The Devolder Law Firm $250.00 Merchant Investment Inc. $250.00

Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa, Inc.$250.00
Iowa Rural Water State PAC$250.00

Here's the obligatory we can't be bought bs...

Brad Anderson, the governor's communications director, said the donations won't make a difference in how the governor relates to the groups and businesses that helped pay for the festivities.

Dummycrats...Aren't they a kick in the ASS!

You be the Judge..."Chet Not Stupid"?

I got this jock strap from Chetnotstupid.blogspot.com

If it weren't for his Daddy, former one term Senator John Culver, Chet would still be a teacher/coach at Hoover High. The Ragister reported that his running mate, Patty Judge, missed all but three of the Iowa Department of Economic Development board's meetings in her six years as a voting member of the group. The group awarded millions of dollars to 24 ethanol-related projects during her tenure. Knowing this the Culver/Judge campaign had the audacity to air commercials that have Judge stating, "As secretary of agriculture, I've led the fight for ethanol." Culver on Wednesday, in a meeting with the Ragister, described Judge as a vigorous advocate for ethanol and other homegrown energy sources. Damn, don't you just love the hypocrisy of Dummycrats!

CC Waterback?

Surprised to find the Big Lug Nut back in the news?

Iowa Gov. Culver says return to politics possible

Sounds like a threat more than a promise and the scientific community is united in that fact.

I suppose the free advertising is good for his business, The Chet Culver Group (CC), but please