Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa GOP Chairman since 2014, remains optimistic about Republicans’ chances to keep the governor’s seat. Kaufmann also questions the accuracy of the polls and compares them to what he’s seen on the ground.
Despite fierce competition from Democrat Rob Sand, Kaufmann believes people will turn out to vote for whoever the GOP nominates.
Kaufmann alleges Sand received 7 out of 8 million of his campaign funds last year from his in-laws.
Two Republican candidates recently lost in special elections in districts that Trump won and that was previously held by a Republican. Kaufmann believes these are unfortunate, but doesn’t think they should be used as a sign for how the midterms will go.
More Republican politicians and candidates were at the fundraiser including: Federal Congressman and IA governor candidate Randy Feenstra, IA Lt. Governor and state auditor candidate Chris Cournoyer, Federal Congresswoman and Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, and Florida Senator Rick Scott.
Sioux County Radio recorded these clips at the Fire Side GOP Fundraiser Thursday, October 30 in Sioux Center. You can find more news in Siouxland here.
