Roberts takes first step in run for Iowa governor
Associated Press - July 21, 2009 1:54 PM ET
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - State Rep. Rod Roberts says he is exploring a possible run for Iowa governor and that if elected he will push for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Iowa.
The 51-year-old Carroll Republican announced his plans Tuesday, saying he filed the necessary paperwork with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board to create an exploratory committee as he considers a run for governor.
Roberts describes himself as a fiscal conservative, anti-abortion candidate who believes that marriage should be between one man and one woman.
He says as governor he would work for strong public schools, improved transportation, public safety and a clean environment.
If he opts to run, he'll face a crowded Republican field vying to challenge Democratic Gov. Chet Culver.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - State Rep. Rod Roberts says he is exploring a possible run for Iowa governor and that if elected he will push for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Iowa.
The 51-year-old Carroll Republican announced his plans Tuesday, saying he filed the necessary paperwork with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board to create an exploratory committee as he considers a run for governor.
Roberts describes himself as a fiscal conservative, anti-abortion candidate who believes that marriage should be between one man and one woman.
He says as governor he would work for strong public schools, improved transportation, public safety and a clean environment.
If he opts to run, he'll face a crowded Republican field vying to challenge Democratic Gov. Chet Culver.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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