This thread is intended to be a collection point of the strong pros and cons of any potential liberty candidate / campaign that is being discussed / promoted on the forum. You are welcome to post both positive and not-so-positive attributes about the candidate as they related to their position on supporting liberty as well as issues relating to their campaign. The most important information may be aggregated in this top post for easy reference.

Candidate Name: Rod Blum
Office Sought: U.S. House, Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Website: http://www.rodblum.com/
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter

Candidate Profile: On the Issues
Civil Liberties: [Rating TBD]
Constitutional Issues: [Rating TBD]
Economic Issues: [Rating TBD]
Foreign Policy: [Rating TBD]
Social Issues: [Rating TBD]
Overall Issues Rating: [Rating TBD]

Race Profile: Competition & Demographics
State: Iowa
District: 1
Incumbent: Bruce Braley (D-IA) - Will not seek re-election.
Other Primary Candidates: Steve Rathje, Walt Rogers
Non-Incumbent Candidates from Other Parties: Swati Dandekar (D), Anesa Kajtazovic (D), Pat Murphy (D), Dave O'Brien (D), Monica Vernon (D)
Cook PVI: D+5 (Leans Democrat)
Relevant poll numbers: None
Overall Race Profile Rating: [Rating TBD]

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