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Tom Hoefling for Iowa
For immediate release March 23, 2014 Contact: tomhoefling@gmail.com Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Hoefling today announced the launch of a 99 county tour of Iowa. “We have already worked very extensively in several dozen counties during the petitioning process, so all we will really be doing is continuing the work of taking this grassroots campaign directly to the people of our state,” he said. Details are being finalized, and will be made available daily on the campaign website. (http://www.tomhoefling.com) One week ago, on March 16th, Tom Hoefling challenged incumbent Governor Terry Branstad to a series of five debates in the run up to the June 3rd primary. Hoefling said, “In seven days, we have heard nothing back from the Governor or his campaign. As the challenger, I’ve done my part. Now the ball is in his court.” The Hoefling debate proposal includes four smaller events hosted and organized by willing county GOP organizations within the four congressional districts, and would culminate in a large venue debate hosted by the state party. Any proceeds would be split proportionally between the various party organizations participating, for use in electing local Republicans in November. Moderation would be provided by the state and county party chairmen. Hoefling said at the time, “I think ‘Building Iowa’s Future,’ which is Terry Branstad’s campaign theme, is the right focus for debate. But I also think that the people of Iowa deserve to hear both candidates in this primary explain fully what they think that future should look like.” He added, “If Governor Branstad does not find this reasonable, constructive proposal to be acceptable, I am willing to debate any time, anywhere in the state, under any circumstance.” ### "What do children need? Before anything else, they need love. They need truth. They need protection from the evil that is in this world. Can government bureaucrats give them any of those things? Not really. As George Washington rightfully said, 'government is FORCE.' It's not love. It's not caring. Only parents, the ones who were entrusted by God with the duty to raise up their children to be good, decent human beings and honest, patriotic citizens, can provide that, with the help of a responsible, caring community, in cooperation with good teachers. That's the primary reason I continue to advocate for T.L.C., which is True Local Control, of our schools. The financial, governmental reasons for these reforms are very real as well, but the primary motivator for me is the restoration of the love, the nurture, and the protection of our posterity."
-- Tom Hoefling, 2014 Republican candidate for Iowa governor 
Gubernatorial candidate Tom Hoefling speaks with Secretary of State candidate Paul Pate - March 18, 2014, Mason City, IA - Photo by Dave Davidson
Tom Hoefling talks with Cerro Gordo County Republicans, March 18, 2014 - Photo by Dave Davidson
Photo by Dave Davidson - Tom Hoefling profile, March 17, 2014, WHO-TV studios, Des Moines, IA
Tom Hoefling for Iowa
For immediate release March 16, 2014 Contact: tomhoefling@gmail.com 2014 Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Hoefling today challenged incumbent Governor Terry Branstad to a series of five debates in the run up to the June 3rd primary. His proposal includes four smaller events hosted and organized by willing county GOP organizations within the four congressional districts, and would culminate in a large venue debate hosted by the state party. Any proceeds would be split proportionally between the various party organizations participating, for use in electing local Republicans in November. Moderation would be provided by the state and county party chairmen. Hoefling said, “I think ‘Building Iowa’s Future,’ which is Terry Branstad’s campaign theme, is the right focus for debate. But I also think that the people of Iowa deserve to hear both candidates in this primary explain fully what they think that future should look like.” He added, “If Governor Branstad does not find this reasonable, constructive proposal to be acceptable, I am willing to debate any time, anywhere in the state, under any circumstance.” ### Des Moines Register
From the article: Five-term Gov. Terry Branstad has picked up a challenger in the June 3 Republican primary. Tom Hoefling, 53, of Lohrville collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, the Iowa Secretary of States office confirmed today. ----- Hoeflings candidacy vs. Branstad, 67, represents a David vs. Goliath race to the extreme.... Hoefling calls himself an anti-establishment outsider who spent the last six years as an independent voter. According to his website, his GOP unity platform is based on the belief that its the first duty of every government officer to equally protect each individuals God-given rights. The platform also underscores his belief in one man-one woman marriage and the right to bear arms. Tom Hoefling for Iowa Tom Hoefling's affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions for the office of Iowa Governor for the Republican Party have been officially accepted and certified by the Iowa Secretary of State's Office. His name will now be certified to the appropriate county commissioners of elections for inclusion on the ballot at the June 3, 2014, Primary Election! Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped make this possible! Because of you, Iowa Republicans now have a choice! 
photo courtesy of Craig Bergman
Thanks to all the great folks in Benton County! Almost double the minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Thanks to all the great folks in Tama County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Thanks to all the great folks in Warren County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. Thanks to all the great folks in Boone County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. Thanks to all the great folks in Black Hawk County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. Thanks to all the great folks in Woodbury County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. Thanks to all the great folks in Pottawattamie County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. Thanks to all the great folks in Cass County! The minimum required number of petition signatures have been obtained!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. KSOM - Atlantic, Iowa
Tom Robinson (Atlantic) Republican Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Hoefling is working to get enough signatures to get his name on the June Primary ballot. Hoefling was in Pottawatttamie and Cass Counties (Thursday) today. The 53-year-old father of eight from the Calhoun County town of Lohrville, says one of the main reasons he is working to get in this race against Branstad is the common core initiative. “I call it the final blow for local control of our schools. It was brought into Iowa by Culver, but Branstad supports that. I say jokingly but it is true, the only Republican that supports common core lives on Terrace Hill.” Hoefling needs 3,654 signatures by the March 14 filing deadline. Read this story at 965ksom.com ... Council Bluffs Daily Nonpariel
By Tim Rohwer In his quest for another four-year term, Gov. Terry Branstad may have to fend off a challenger from his own party. Tom Hoefling was in Council Bluffs Wednesday seeking signatures to force a June primary for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and said he was “on track” to get the required number. “I know conservatives want another choice,” he said. Readd this story at dailynonparielonline.com ... This is our last full week to petition, and we are getting close to having the required overall number of 3654 signatures. The deadline for filing is Friday, March 14th.
With your help, WE CAN DO THIS! If you are in the following counties, every signature counts, since the minimum number required in those counties has already been met, or is being worked on already and is likely to be met: Polk, Black Hawk, Woodbury, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Palo Alto, Webster, Hamilton, Humboldt, Warren, Madison, Jasper, Benton, Bremer, Appanoose, Davis If you are in another county, and want to petition, there is still time to do it. Just check for the minimum number of signatures required for your county on the Petition Forms page, and make sure you will be able to exceed that number comfortably. Petition Forms (print your County petition forms) If you're petitioning, let us know at tomhoefling@gmail.com. Please include your phone number so that we can coordinate our efforts. Thank you for helping make sure Iowa Republicans have a conservative choice for governor on June 3rd!  Waterloo Courier
By Christinia Crippes WATERLOO | Republican Tom Hoefling believes his party's voters deserve a chance to weigh in on Gov. Terry Branstad before the general election. Read this story at wcfcourier.com ... Thanks to all the great folks in Polk County! The minimum required number of petition signatures, which is approximately one thousand, have been obtained from our state's largest county!
Of course, like all the completed counties, we continue to gather more signatures to add to our overall required statewide number. We could still use your help petitioning as we enter the final two weeks until we have to file. http://www.tomhoefling.com/petition-forms.html
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