As I mentioned late last night, the new results of the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll were released and it had good news for Democrats in all of the races polled. ... I had the privilege of telling Denise O'Brien in person what the poll numbers were and she was pleasantly surprised. She and her campaign are ready for the attacks to come and Iowa Farm Bureau's new PAC group is getting ready to attack her. ... As for the Secretary of State race, Mike Mauro's got to overcome a lack of name recognition. At 41% undecided, it is still a bit of an open race. Getting on the air — radio or TV — is going to be critical, as well as a mass mailing to people across Iowa to get your name out there and what he supports as a contender for the Secretary of State.