Democratic rivals fault Reynolds' speech

DES MOINES — It is the speech they one day hope to deliver.

So several of the Democratic candidates for governor offered their perspectives on the Condition of the State address given Tuesday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

It was Reynolds’ first such address; she rose from lieutenant governor this past summer when former Gov. Terry Branstad became U.S. ambassador to China.

Reynolds struck out on her own, not once mentioning Branstad. Before diving too deep into policy, she addressed sexual harassment in the workplace, a topic on the Iowa Legislature’s radar after the state settled for $1.75 million with a former legislative staffer who accused co-workers of sexual harassment.

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