Former Gov. Terry Branstad's debut performance as a 2010 Republican candidate for governor included an assurance that his political instincts aren't rusty. But his first applause line fell flat, and he stepped over the audience on the next one. Full Article at Des Moines Register

A Democratic Party leader has demanded a public apology from former Gov. Full Article at Des Moines Register

And for a candidate whose last political campaign took place long before the Internet age and the prevalence of the blogosphere, the reaction on the Web is proving to be a valuable lesson in 21st century politics. Full Article at Iowa Independent