Christie Vilsack announced plans to run against King

After floating her name for practically every political office in Iowa, Democrat Christie Vilsack today announced her plans to move into Iowa’s new 4TH Congressional District to run against Republican Rep. Steve King.

Please consider the following quote as you follow Vilsack’s announcement.

“Considering Vilsack’s support for the government takeover of healthcare she will fit right in with liberal Nancy Pelosi’s big government and spending agenda. Iowa voters understand that sending Vilsack to Washington will only result in more debt and a vote to try to put Nancy Pelosi back in the Speaker’s Chair. ” – NRCC Spokeswoman Andrea Bozek

New District Breakdown:

 Steve King has represented nearly half of the new Fourth District since 2002.

 McCain received 50.2% in the new fourth.

 Republican Gov. Terry Branstad received 59.4% in the new fourth.

Recent Iowa Polling:

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing with the budget deficit?

Disapprove: 63%

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing with health care?

Disapprove: 59%

Source: Des Moines Register/Selzer & Co. Iowa Survey on Barack Obama – January 31 – February 3, 2010