Bleeding Heartland Monday, May 24 2021 Most Iowans thinking about running for U.S. Senate in 2022 are waiting for Senator Chuck Grassley to tip his hand, probably sometime this fall. But fifth-generation farmer and former Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer launched his candidacy on May 24 by leaning into his rural roots. Muhlbauer’s introductory video is among the best I’ve seen in recent years. The candidate speaks in his own voice throughout, as viewers see a montage of images from Muhlbauer’s farm and other rural or small town scenes. My partial transcript: Iowa is my home. The farmland’s in my blood. I’m a fifth-generation farmer. […]