Press Releases
RECAP: Axne & Finkenauer’s No Good, Very Bad Week in Washington
DES MOINES -- Freshman Reps. Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer had a very tough week in Washington. The Congresswomen, hailing from Trump +4 districts, managed to fly in the face...
RPI Statement on House Democrats’ Impeachment Inquiry
DES MOINES -- Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann issued the following statement regarding House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry and support from Reps. Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer, who represent Trump +4 districts:...
Do Iowa Democrats Support Impeachment?
DES MOINES -- Two months ago, the Democrats’ dreams of impeaching President Trump were shattered when Mueller’s report revealed there was no collusion or obstruction. Last week, Democrats called for the impeachment of Brett Kavanaugh, after...
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...