and now we resume the debate between republican governor terry branstad and his democratic challenginger jack hatch. governor branstad is iowa's longest serving governor. he served from 1983 to 1999 and then was elected to another term in 2011. jack hatch is currently an iowa state senator with 22 years in the iowa house and senate. the cook political report has this race listed as likely republican. this is live campaign 2014 coverage on c-span. our partners tonight, we continue our conversation now with the focus on accountability in leadership. throughout the campaigns, we have seen on television, and on our various airwaves, radio and newspaper as well, senator hatch has accused the branstad administration of being scandal ridden with no higher list, illegal buyout, settlements of state employees and now our chance to discuss this matter in particular. we begin with dale who has a question for senator hatch. >> yes, senator. iowans clearly like their governor. they keep re-electing him time after time. by wider and wider margins. yet instead of telling iowans how you might lead the state, your