Pederson accuses Nussle of flip-flop on abortion

Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, the chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Party, held a news conference at 10 o’clock morning to accuse Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Nussle of flip-flopping on abortion. I referenced the statement the Nussle campaign released at two o’clock this afternoon in my story. Here’s the full statement:

STATEMENT FROM IOWANS FOR NUSSLE CAMPAIGN MANAGER NICK RYAN

“This is an important time in Iowa, as the U.S. Supreme Court could send back these types of decisions to the states.  That is why Jim illustrated on the survey the principles he would use and the legislation he would sign as governor that encourage and promote a culture that values life.  Jim has always been and will continue to be abundantly clear about his positions on these issues, unlike his opponent who has chosen to hide his extreme, liberal positions from voters by failing to even have the courage to respond to nonpartisan surveys like this.  It is clear one reason Chet Culver does not want to debate is to further hide his liberal views from Iowans.  Iowans deserve better from Chet Culver – it is beneath a candidate for governor to duck, run, and hide his positions on important issues from voters.”