Hubbell: Iowa voters looking for governor who can get things done ‘I’m just a vehicle to make the state a better place’
Now retired from leading Younkers retail stores and later the
He's not running because being governor was on his bucket list.
"I'm not interested in the title," he said while in
Hubbell, one of seven
His lack of experience as an elected office is less important than the experience he gained leading business organizations and activities in the nonprofit sector, Hubbell said.
Ultimately, voters are looking for "somebody who knows how to get things done and puts people first and will invest in people to grow our state," he said.
In those roles, he said he's learned the value and importance of listening to people talk about what is working in their communities, what could work better and if there are ways the state can help.
Hubbell differentiates himself from others in the Democratic primary in June, pointing out that it's rare to find businessmen running for office "that have as long of a progressive track record as my wife (
"We're a little different than most progressives or most business people," he said. "My campaign is a strong combination of both and I think that's amplified by not having been a politician."
In addition to Hubbell, the other
For more on Hubbell, visit www.FredHubbell.com.
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