DES MOINES, IA – As families around Iowa gather together this Thanksgiving, the Iowa Democratic Party thought we would compile a list of the things we are most thankful for this Thanksgiving.

10.  Our win in House District 33 – way to go Kirsten Running-Marquardt!  You will make a great member of the House!  (And we’re 2 for 2 in special elections this fall).

9. Going home for Thanksgiving – so we finally get to talk some politics.

8. Democratic majorities in the Iowa House and Senate, and a Democrat at Terrace Hill.

7. Our three outstanding members of Congress: Bruce Braley, David Loebsack and Leonard Boswell.

6. 60 votes to bring health care reform to the floor of the U.S. Senate – Thank you Tom Harkin!

5. Governor Culver’s I-JOBS initiative that’s creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

4. Iowa’s #2 ranking among states for economic health and for Iowa being the fourth best business climate in the U.S.

3  The lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree is right around the corner!

2. Our First Lady’s holiday work with women’s and children’s shelters throughout Iowa.

1. Governor Culver’s cornucopia of accomplishments: expanding healthcare for children, raising teacher pay, and raising the minimum wage to name a few.