Article: Branstad forming exploratory panel

DES MOINES - Former Gov. Terry Branstad formed an exploratory committee Wednesday as the first step toward seeking a return to the governor's office in 2010, though associates insist a final decision has not been made.

Lake Mills lawyer Richard Schwarm filed papers with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board to create a panel to "continue to explore the availability of support and resources for a possible Branstad candidacy for governor in 2010."

Schwarm said the filing doesn't necessarily mean the 62-year-old Branstad will seek a return to the office he held for 16 years.

"Terry Branstad has not made a final decision on what he will do," Schwarm said.

Mary Vermeer Andringa, chief ...

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