Democrats only had to defend one open seat, in Iowa, where Democratic Secretary of State Chet Culver beat Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Nussle.

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At least that's what the state's Democratic governor, Chet Culver, hopes.

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First of all, your outstanding Governor, Chet Culver, please give him a big round of applause. (Applause.) His wonderful wife, Mari, I see over here.

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Last fall he lost his bid for governor of Iowa to Democrat Chet Culver, and since then he has been an adviser in the state to presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani.

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Give Tom Vilsack a big round of applause. (Applause.) Your current governor who is doing an outstanding job -- Chet Culver. (Applause.) The mayor of Fort Madison, Steve Ireland.

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First of all, University of Iowa President Dr. Sally Mason and the entire Hawkeye community, thanks for hosting us. (Applause.) The outstanding governor of the great state of Iowa, Chet Culver and First Lady Mari Culver. (Applause.) There he is back there.

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