Leonard Boswell’s Not-So-Secret Ties to Nancy Pelosi

Good Morning –

If there was any doubt that Leonard Boswell supports Nancy Pelosi’s tax-and-spend agenda another sign came with Boswell’s weak fundraising report where he accepted $2,000 from the former Speaker this fundraising quarter.

Of course he hasn’t made his close ties to Pelosi a secret…

• Des Moines Register Says Pelosi Devoted Much Of Her Speech To Praising Boswell. "Pelosi, the San Francisco Democrat who was House speaker for four years until the GOP resurgence in November, presented an unabashed defense of President Barack Obama’s record and Congress’ accomplishments under Democratic control…Pelosi devoted much of her speech to praising the event’s other headliner, eight-term Rep. Leonard Boswell of Des Moines, and encouraging re-election of the three Democrats in Iowa’s House delegation." (Des Moines Register, 3/24/2011)
• Votes With Nancy Pelosi 85% Of The Time. (Washington Post Votes Database)

NRCC Comment: "Leonard Boswell’s weak fundraising is just another sign that his support for Nancy Pelosi’s tax-and-spend agenda is costing him critical reelection support. Boswell is facing a daunting task of convincing Iowa families that he represents their values." – NRCC Spokeswoman Andrea Bozek