(Lebanon, Iowa) – The fight to win hearts and minds in the 2022 General Election continues until November 8th. And, while some in the political arena are sweating out these last few days over concerns Iowa may turns more blue or red, one candidate says he’s just looking forward in a positive light and is ready to accept the vote outcome, good or bad. Democrat Mike Franken is hoping to beat long-term Iowa Republican Congressman Charles Grassley in the upcoming election. He told KJAN News that he’s been trying to keep the rhetoric to a minimum, because it’s what the people want.

He says politicians should tone down the speeches and focus on what need to be done.

He says in some parts of the State, the “Iowa nice” mantra, seems to have been forgotten.

Retired Vice Admiral/Iowa Senate candidate, Mike Franken.

Franken says he isn’t a career politician. His advice for Iowans looking to get into politics on any level, is to remember “Don’t let power be corrupting.”

As for those who are heading to the polls on Tuesday, Franken of course, hoped you’ll vote for him instead of his opponent. But more importantly…