Kaufmann rallies local Republicans
Grassley is among speakers at chili supper
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Webster County Republicans were treated to some chili and rousing, barn burner speeches at Fort Frenzy during the annual Ken and Jane Rasch Chili Supper Monday evening.
Of note was state Republican Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, who warned Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand is "smart like a fox." He accused Sand of "fake moderation" and winking at the radical left.
Running for re-election is Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, who described himself as a fourth generation farmer who has visited all 99 counties nine times during his time in office. Naig said water quality is of utmost importance and pushed for more domestic fuel production. Naig warned of fewer farms and fewer farmers under the Democrats.
Secretary of State Paul Pate talked of the importance of voter ID and ensuring non-citizens do not vote.
State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, of Fort Dodge, said when he was first elected in 2014 there were Democrats in county government, but now the area is solidly red. He warned, as did all the speakers, of complacency.
U.S, Sen. Charles Grassley urged everyone to get off the couch and tell their friends and family to vote.
Absent was senate candidate, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson. Hinson will be in Fort Dodge Wednesday at Decker Truck Line Inc.