“Vitally Important”? Joni Ernst’s ACA Votes Contradict Pre-Existing Conditions Message
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst told constituents Monday in Clinton County it was “vitally important” insurance companies provide coverage for Americans with p... Read more.
How One Iowa Town Is Still Recovering From An ICE Raid
In his latest round of threats, President Donald Trump stoked fear in communities across the country earlier this month with talk of ramping up immigration... Read more.
Most Migrants Are ‘Prime Gang Age Recruitment Males,’ Says Steve King
Iowa Rep. Steve King carried on a lengthy conversation Friday about illegal immigration at the nation’s southern border, warning his constituents about th... Read more.
Iowa Super PAC Launches Voter Outreach Efforts To Help Joni Ernst
A new cog in the fundraising machine for Sen. Joni Ernst launched its voter outreach campaign this week with a digital advertising blitz and door-to-door... Read more.
Michael Franken, Retired Admiral From NW Iowa, Considering Ernst Challenge
A fourth Democrat told Starting Line Wednesday he is considering a run against Sen. Joni Ernst, in a field still taking shape to defeat the... Read more.
Note To Candidates: Don’t ‘Forget’ Black Voters In 2020, Even In Iowa
Listen and show up. For presidential candidates working to avoid a repeat of Democratic missteps in 2016, ensuring turnout rebounds among African-American voter... Read more.
Internet Mocks Joni Ernst’s Socialism Claim
The Twitter-verse has not taken kindly to Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst’s rallying cry that socialists soon will take over Iowa and the United States if... Read more.
Newman Abuissa Lends New Perspective To 2nd District Race
Newman Abuissa has never run for a political position before, other than lobbying fellow Democrats to serve as a convention delegate during the 2004 presidentia... Read more.
Joni Ernst Target Of New Group Highlighting Iowans’ Struggles
Sen. Joni Ernst’s voting record on Medicaid expansion and protecting insurance coverage for Iowans with preexisting health conditions was the subject of the l... Read more.
New Finkenauer Bill Focuses On ‘Ignored’ Rural Health Care Providers
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer was back in her home district this Monday to introduce a new piece of legislation centered on helping health care providers cover... Read more.