The dynamics will change
Jonathan Narcisse is likeable, not by some in education, we realize, but he is still a good guy. A handful of our readers will criticize us for featuring him on this week’s cover, stating that he doesn’t have a prayer in the upcoming race for Iowa’s governor. Those critics may be right, but the residents of this state are fortunate that he is running. Narcisse is honest, open and accessible. Those are words you don’t often hear used to describe average politicians, but Narcisse is by no means average.
Gov. Culver should thank the heavens that Narcisse chose to run as an independent and not as a Democrat. The often-bumbling Culver would have easily won the primary, but not without many awkward moments. Narcisse is a masterful debater; Culver, not so much. If Narcisse is able to acquire enough signatures to get on the ballot for November — and that’s a considerable if — the race will become even more interesting. The contest will still be a two-way race between Culver and Terry Branstad, but the dynamics will change; they always do when Jon Narcisse is in the room.
Reporter Matt Miller interviewed Narcisse for this week’s cover story, helping us all to better understand the simple yet complicated mind of the former Des Moines School Board member, newspaper publisher and outspoken community activist.
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