Lahn makes culture his top issue
GOP governor candidate cites influence of Kirk
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Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for governor, told a Fort Dodge audience Monday afternoon that his campaign is all about the culture of Iowa.
He spoke to about 60 people at Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub, working to motivate Republican voters in the final hours of the general election campaign.
In Lahn's opinion, the culture of the entire country has been under attack for decades and he claimed former President Barack Obama started it.
"We cannot understate how much damage was done to the country under that president," he said.
"My campaign is about preserving the culture of the state," Lahn said. "Everybody benefits from safe communities, good schools, clean water, high trust societies where you feel like you can leave your door or your vehicle unlocked."
He invoked the memory of Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA who he described as a long-time friend.
He said Kirk actually didn't talk much about politics. He said Kirk talked mostly about culture.
"What did he say?" Lahn asked. "He said get married, have a big family, go to church, be a present father, be a present mother, invest in your community. Guys, Charlie's message was 100 percent about culture."
The candidate said the culture issue is more important than concerns about affordability.
"Prices are going to come down," he said. "Cultural deterioration is forever."
Lahn was joined at the event by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley; Chris McGowan, the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in the district that includes the Fort Dodge area; state Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge; state Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge; and state Rep. Wendy Larson, R-Odebolt.