Renee Schulte — HD 37

One of the back stories of this weekend's convention involves Renee Schulte, candidate for House District 37. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports this morning that Schulte has been the victim of identity theft. To add insult to injury the thief (alleged) is a campaign consultant working on fundraising for her campaign. Many of us first learned of this crime during Friday night's district nominating conventions. Renee is always an outgoing, bubbly and personable woman and seeing her sitting in the back of the room gloomy and subdued was a tip-off to all who know her.

The HD 37 race is a critical race. If we are to take back the Iowa House, this will be one of the battlefields. Renee is a great person, highly qualified and as hard-working a candidate as I have ever met. This is a seat we can win.

I will not comment further on this crime (you can talk to Renee instead). I do want to use this opportunity to encourage my Republican readers to join me in making a financial contribution to Rennee Schulte for House District 37.