The Des Moines Register highlighted Terry Branstad's conflicting views on social issues today. These flip-flops follow a pattern Branstad has followed for 25 years.
Here's an excerpt of the article:
A transgender speaker and advertisements for a gay marriage advocacy group appeared on the campus of Des Moines University while Terry Branstad was its president, posing a stark contrast to the gubernatorial candidate's recent statements on the campaign trail, civil rights advocates said this week.
The head of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland also said Branstad personally welcomed her group to campus, where the group helped teach a course at the university that includes abortion lecturers.
Branstad, a Republican, recently voiced support for a process to eliminate marriage rights for same-sex couples.Read the rest of the article here
The former governor has also said in campaign speeches that he favors cutting off state money to Planned Parenthood, the state's largest contraceptive provider, although none of the money is used for abortions.