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Branstad Plans Speech at Des Moines University

FILE - This Feb. 22, 2006 file photo shows former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad applauding as Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, speaks during a rally with supporters in Des Moines, Iowa. Republicans are waiting to see if Branstad will seek the office again after a 12-year absence. And Democrats wonder who the mystery candidate is that party leaders assure them will give GOP Sen. Charles Grassley "the race of his life." (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

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Branstad Plans Speech at Des Moines University

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Oct 14, 2009 at 2:02 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 14, 2009 at 2:02 PM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - Former Gov. Terry Branstad has scheduled a closed-door speech to students and staff at Des Moines University on Friday, fueling speculation that he'll say something about his plans for a political comeback.

Jeff Boeyink, hired this week to head a panel considering whether Branstad should run for governor, wouldn't say Wednesday what Branstad will talk about or whether he'll announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination.

Whatever he says at the speech, Branstad has been leaving the impression that he'll run for the office he held for 16 years. The clearest moves were establishing the exploratory committee and hiring Boeyink, who stepped down as executive director of the Iowa Republican Party to take the position.

Since leaving office, Branstad has worked as president of Des Moines University.

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