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Jun 30, 2010
An influential evangelical Christian group says it’s standing by a pledge to sit out the governor’s race this fall because neither of the major party candidates share its view on social issues.
The decision by the Iowa Family Policy Center is a blow to Republican Terry Branstad, who is relying on religious conservatives to be among the base of his support as he faces Democratic Gov. Chet Culver.
Danny Carroll, chairman of the Iowa Family Policy Center, has criticized Branstad for not giving greater emphasis to issues such as gay marriage and abortion. Carroll said in a statement it would take a “fundamental transformation” for the group to back either candidate.
Another powerful evangelical group, the Iowa Christian Alliance, supports Branstad.
from AP and WiG reports
