I personally hope he doesn't run. One suggestion for anyone who runs in the future - no matter which party, no matter how experienced : have the person go through Dave Ramsey's financial class. We have too many elected officials that don't understand how to keep us out of debt. The over-spending is horrendous. We've got to get this entire country back to the basics : spending must be less than the incoming revenues. Don't just raise taxes to try and cover up the issue .... instead, actually spend less than what the income is. Period.

I don't think it would be a very wise decision on his part. When politicians have completely failed in the performance of their elected duties such as Culver did, then it is very inappropriate to even consider them for a second turn at the apple. Culver should stay on the golf course or just watch TV.

Just another has been politician that didnt serve his constituency well and is on a fundraising drive to pick up a few bucks. Stay home Culver and let someone that would take advantage of the position to serve the people of the state instead of the corporations.

Culver does not desreve another term period.

I thought he did a good job, and was much better for Cedar Falls than Branstad.

Culver was much better for the 40000 state employees than Branstad. I voted for him twice before, I'd vote for him again.

When Culver was elected, we had nearly 3.6% unemployment. By the time Branstad defeated Culver, it was all the way up at 6.3%, almost a full 75% increase in unemployment. Most recently, unemployment rates have fallen to about 4.9%. Under Culver, we were running large deficits that required $500 million in property tax hikes. Under Branstad, this past year we ran an $800 million surplus after cutting taxes. I think these numbers alone speak for themselves; Culver would get a no vote from me.

Joe, where are the 200,000 jobs that branstad promised? I think these numbers speak for themselves. And to blame Culver for the recession? Priceless.

I think Chet Culver was a good governor. He valued education and was a positive leader. I would vote for him again.

I will vote for anyone but Branstad, didn't like him before and don't like him again. He tries running Iowa like a dictator,we call him BRAINDEAD.

funniest thing I have heard in a long time.

I would not Vote for Culver. His Ijobs was the biggest wast of tax dollars. It only proved temp work to re buld or build newer buildings for Cities. It did not creat any new jobs, it only kept his Union buddies working.
Second, Ive met the man, and he has the fakest personality of anymore. Not Sincere by any means. Only out to help himself.
At least Branstad cares for Iowa, where as Culver only cares for himself and his Union friends

Our flood insurance would go up with sweaty Chet Culver back in office.
Larry I have to ask was that a tongue in cheek statement? Chet is a Democrat of course he was better for the public unions. Revdj would you care to elaborate on how ole Chet was good for CF? I'm not seeing it.

Remember Fred Grandy he should re run! Tom Arnold or Ashton Kuter run get some celebrities in office!!

Celebrities? Are you insane? My God woman were talking about what is best for our states and our children's future and you want celebrities. Tammy you are the poster child for having some sort of test to be able to vote.
Celebrities she said lmao
I'm not sure if I'm more humored or angered by your remark. People like Tammy is why we have Obama as president and our country in the mess that its in. Don't hire a qualified person for the job hire someone with no qualifications except he can deliver a good speech and he looks good on the podium.

"People like Tammy is why we have Obama as president and our country in the mess that its in. Don't hire a qualified person for the job hire someone with no qualifications except he can deliver a good speech and he looks good on the podium." I agree! I didn't vote for Reagan, either!

Tammy did you fall and hit your head really hard? You want someone like Lindsey Lohan running our state? Wow...you might as well elect Chuckie Cheese he would do a better job! And Warren..I agree with you, people with her mindset IS why Osama Obama is president!

Nathan if I'm given a good argument to debate I will return with intelligent and heartfelt responses. If someone opens their mouth and drools out "we need celebrities in office" well I'll return with something equally intelligent, like I did. Maxine owes no one an apology. For the time being we still have the first amendment and she is free to speak her mind. The constitution does not protect your freedom to not feel insulted it does protect Maxines freedom of speech including to insult mental midgets like Tammy.

Nathan...I did not intentionally insult ammy. But if she really believes that Ashton Kutcher can run this state then she is either very, very naive or just plain out there. If I ofended her, I apologize but I haven't seen a comment from her to indicate that. I am an outspoken person who says what I feel, thats how I was built. And who made you the insult police anyway?

Thank you Warren, I really don't think Tammy's comment needed protection, obviously Nathen thinks Kucther would be a good candidate.

You were quick to jump to her defense, although she didn't need defending, so I just assumed you agreed with her.If not, then its my bad.

And by the way, you can call me whatever you want to, it dosen't bother me in the least.

Whatver floats your boat. I really don't see where you have any room to talk about someone else's name...Hofstadter, what kind of name is that?!

Oh no she didn't lol. Maxine you know better than that. People on our side are not allowed to question such things. You know that was a very racist ethnocentric close minded hate speech statement. :-)

That would be Airplane with Leslie Nielson...........

Whats wrong Nathen didn't you think I would know the movie?

Culver would be better than Branstad, but not by much. I don't like either one of them for governor in 2014. I would much prefer 1st District Congressman Bruce Braley as the Democratic nominee for governor. Chet Culver was defeated when he ran against Branstad the last time. In fact, the race was no contest. I'd like to give Bruce Braley a chance, since it looks like he's thinking seriously about running because, probably in part, Congress is, at present, dysfunctional.