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    The race for Iowa's 2nd District between incumbent Republican Jim Leach and Democratic challenger Dave Loebsack is very close, with both candidates polling at 48% in the most recent poll. While Leach has been a moderate Republican, his continued support of the Republican party leadership is an issue in the race. Both candidates have raised over $300,000 for their campaigns, with Leach having a slight cash on hand advantage of $42,000 to Loebsack's $34,000. The Cook Political Report rates this race as "Likely Republican."

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    The race for Iowa's 2nd District between incumbent Republican Jim Leach and Democratic challenger Dave Loebsack is very close, with both candidates polling at 48% in the most recent poll. While Leach has been a moderate Republican, his continued support of the Republican party leadership is an issue in the race. Both candidates have raised over $300,000 for their campaigns, with Leach having a slight cash on hand advantage of $42,000 to Loebsack's $34,000. The Cook Political Report rates this race as "Likely Republican."

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    The race for Iowa's 2nd District between incumbent Republican Jim Leach and Democratic challenger Dave Loebsack is very close, with both candidates polling at 48% in the most recent poll. While Leach has been a moderate Republican, his continued support of the Republican party leadership is an issue in the race. Both candidates have raised over $300,000 for their campaigns, with Leach having a slight cash on hand advantage of $42,000 to Loebsack's $34,000. The Cook Political Report rates this race as "Likely Republican."

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    Iowa – 2nd District

    Democrat Republican

    Candidate Dave Loebsack Jim Leach


    Funds On Hand $34,000 $42,000
    Recent Poll 48% 48%
    One of the now-tiny number of moderates in the House, Rep. Jim Leach’s continued support of his party’s leaders is an
    issue in his race against Dave Loebsack. The Cook Political Report ranks this race “Likely Republican.”

    The District
    Iowa’s 1st covers the state’s southeastern
    corner, including the cities of Cedar Rapids and
    Iowa City. It is one of a handful of GOP
    districts won by Democrats in both 2000 and
    2004 – Kerry won here 55-44.

    About Dave Loebsack


    A professor at Cornell College and local
    Democratic activist, Loebsack is making his
    first run for public office. He is focusing on
    health care, jobs, and an exit strategy in Iraq.
    www.loebsackforcongress.com

    About Jim Leach


    First elected in 1976, Leach has stayed loyal to the Republican Party even as his district has become increasingly
    Democratic. His voting record sits near the middle of the House, although he has supported the Republican position on
    issues like Social Security, the estate tax cut and the controversial “Medicare Part D.” www.jimleach.com

    Fundraising and Polling


    Leach has raised $444,000 and has $42,000 on hand. Loebsack has kept pace, bringing in $369,000 and retaining $34,000
    on hand. The latest Constituent Dynamic poll showed this race tied, 48-48.

    Sources: www.washingtonpost.com, www.centerforpolitics.org, nytimes.com, www.fec.gov

    PAID FOR BY MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION http://political.moveon.org


    Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

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