Rod Roberts
Rob Roberts is a five term member of the state house as well as a dedicated Christian who has done a lot of great things for his community. But, his campaign is based on a lot of the same talking points that the rest of the Republican field is using.
Hardly a "fresh face"; Roberts opposed the most ambitious and comprehensive program to help Iowa's working families. By voting against I-JOBS, Roberts said:[1]
- 'No' to Iowans hit by last summer’s floods and tornadoes.
- 'No' to Iowa’s veterans when it came to rebuilding our aging Veteran’s Home.
- 'No' to fixing Iowa’s aging road and bridge system.
- 'No' to Iowans looking for jobs in these tough economic times.
Roberts failed to even vote on a number of important issues:
- Absent from voting to provide more help for the unemployed and small businesses in tough economic times.[2]
- Absent from voting for more funding for preventing elder abuse and child care.[3]
- Absent from voting to help Iowans who need college aid, including Iowa’s national guard.[4]
Roberts seems to believe that saying 'no' or being absent is enough for the voters of the state. Iowans know better.
[1] -- [Bonds Issuance for Infrastructure Projects and the Creation of an Iowa Jobs Program, Board, and Fund. - SF 376] Roberts votes NO.
[2] -- [Economic Development Budget for 2009 – HF 2699 (2008)] Roberts absent.
[3] -- [Health and Human Services Budget for 2009 – SF 2425 (2008)] Roberts absent
[4] -- [Education Budget for 2009 – HF 2679 (2008)] Roberts absent.