Ganske-Salier primary race tighter than expected

Des Moines Register ^ | 5.30.02 | Jane Norman

[Heartland01]

In my internal polling with friends who are Republican that live in Iowa - It's Salier by a landslide. I agree with you that Ganske will get DM but I am not sure about the SW and NW counties. I think Salier is Iowa's version of Bill Simon. (See CA Governor race) As for the Governors race Gross and Vanderplatts seem to be the leaders even though Sukup has spent a fortune on ads. Also it is curious that the U of I President leaves for Michigan. I think she sees the writing on the wall.

[Free Vulcan]

Salier was down here a couple of weeks ago, his strategy is that in the metro areas if he can split 50/50 or close to that with Ganske, the rural areas where is main base is will carry him.

[Republican Wildcat]

I certainly hope Salier can pull this off. I think a fresh face would be a nightmare for Tom "Dungheap" Harkin.

[Republican Wildcat]

Clinton hangovers

That is great...and accurate.

[NeoCaveman]

When is the Primary in your fine state?

[CPT Clay]

Any results yet?

[bigjoesaddle]

60% Ganske 40% Salier

42% reporting.

[bigjoesaddle]

Rural areas are counted last, so this is super tight!!

[Free Vulcan]

Local news is reporting same numbers as bigjoesaddle 60% Ganske, 40% Salier, less around 40% reporting.

[CPT Clay]

thanks keep us posted!!!

[Free Vulcan]

Scratch that, it's now 59 to 41 Ganske, 46% reporting.

[Mulder]

Here is the link to Iowa election results

59-41, with 46% reporting.

[Torie]

It's over when its over, and it's over.

US Senate Republican Primary 
1176 of 2003 (59%) Precincts Reporting 
   Greg Ganske 73,637 59% 
   Bill Salier 50,566 41% 

[CPT Clay]

Thanks, barnburner for guv