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Infighting Heats Up in Democratic Senate Primary
Tensions are rising in the Democratic primary for Senate in Iowa. Despite Chuck Schumer and the DSCC pushing that they “don't need a primary” in the Iowa Senate race, Iowa Progressives are making...
Support for Axne Fades Fast as Her Liberal Base Crumbles
DES MOINES -- On her first day back in Washington after August recess, Rep. Cindy Axne joined Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the rest of the “Squad” in wearing shirts boasting the...
As 2020 Democrats Return to Iowa, There’s a Lot at Steak
Candidates set to descend on Polk County Steak Fry DES MOINES -- 2020 Democrats are set to attend the Polk County Democrats’ fundraiser tomorrow, and there couldn’t be more at...
Iowa Progressives to Schumer: We’re not Backing Down
Iowa Progressives are making it clear that they will not allow Chuck Schumer and his team of Washington elites to determine the Democratic Senate Primary. Today, Linn County Supervisor Stacey Walker announced his...
The Democrats’ Plot to Defame Republicans
DES MOINES -- It’s no secret that Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump since day one. Yet even after an outrageous number of investigations and hearings, no evidence...
RPI Statement on Tonight’s Dem Debate
DES MOINES -- Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann issued the following statement regarding tonight’s debate in Houston: “The ten candidates that qualified for tonight’s debate reflected the extremism...
Axne & Finkenauer's Health Care Plan Would Bankrupt Rural Hospitals
DES MOINES — Reps. Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer have regularly offered generalizations and few specifics on their health care plans, but they have both repeatedly embraced adding a public option. Several 2020 Democrats, including current frontrunner...
Fellow Democratic Candidate Agrees It's Time For Greenfield to Stop Hiding From Iowans
DES MOINES — While Senator Ernst travels the state hearing from voters across the political spectrum (holding 11 town halls just in August!), the Democratic candidates for Senate have different...
ICYMI: Cindy Axne Complains About Her Taxpayer-Funded Health Care
DES MOINES — After a constituent asked Cindy Axne why everyone can’t get the same health care plan as members of Congress, Axne complained about her taxpayer-funded Obamacare plan, saying, “First and...
Senate Democratic Primary Candidates Continue Dodging Iowans
Throughout August, Senator Joni Ernst has continued traveling the state on her 99 county tour, holding six town halls in just a week and a half. However, some Democrats running for Senate have shown little-to-no...