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ECU Puts Another $1.3 Million Into IA-Sen, Says Ernst ‘Changed’ By Washington
For the second time this summer, End Citizens United is heavily investing in the race for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat with a $1.3 million commitment to television, digital ads and mailers. The group’s latest ad, “Table,” asserts that “Washington has changed Joni Ernst.” The 30-second spot knocks the Republican senator for accepting campaign donations from…
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Iowa Mayor Leaves Son’s Graduation Over Mask Requirement
Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld walked out of his son’s high school graduation ceremony over the weekend rather than abide by the event’s mask requirement, according to local news outlet Pen City Current. Mohrfeld, elected mayor of the Southeast Iowa city of 10,000 last year, told the Pen City Current’s Chuck Vandenberg “it’s absolutely and…
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Iowa Mayor Leaves Son’s Graduation Over Mask Requirement
Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld walked out of his son’s high school graduation ceremony over the weekend rather than abide by the event’s mask requirement, according to local news outlet Pen City Current. Mohrfeld, elected mayor of the Southeast Iowa city of 10,000 last year, told the Pen City Current’s Chuck Vandenberg “it’s absolutely and…
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How Ernst’s COVID Messaging Has Echoed Trump’s
From the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst largely has taken her cues on how to respond to the pandemic from the Trump Administration, even when the facts on the ground did not back up Republican talking points. Ernst, rarely one to criticize the president, has praised Trump for his handling of…
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#RingoGate: Ernst Targets Greenfield’s Dog
The race for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat took a turn for the silly on Friday when Theresa Greenfield’s campaign found out that Sen. Joni Ernst name-dropped Greenfield’s dog during a recent event as a way to criticize her opponent. The morning began with Greenfield’s communications director highlighting an excerpt of a Caffeinated Thoughts article about…
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#RingoGate: Ernst Targets Greenfield’s Dog
The race for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat took a turn for the silly on Friday when Theresa Greenfield’s campaign found out that Sen. Joni Ernst name-dropped Greenfield’s dog during a recent event as a way to criticize her opponent. The morning began with Greenfield’s communications director highlighting an excerpt of a Caffeinated Thoughts article about…
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Steve King Still Spouting Off, But No One Seems To Care
Congressman Steve King’s social media commentary used to provide fodder for the news media eager to be the first to write about his latest outlandish remark. That is, until he became a lame-duck representative. Since King lost Iowa’s Republican primary in June to state Sen. Randy Feenstra, his remarks on social media have garnered far…
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Steve King Still Spouting Off, But No One Seems To Care
Congressman Steve King’s social media commentary used to provide fodder for the news media eager to be the first to write about his latest outlandish remark. That is, until he became a lame-duck representative. Since King lost Iowa’s Republican primary in June to state Sen. Randy Feenstra, his remarks on social media have garnered far…
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COVID Positivity Rates Key To If Iowa Schools Can Go Virtual
The Fort Madison Community School District in Southeast Iowa is one example of how school districts have responded to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ mandate that at least 50% of core classes are taught in person when students return for the 2020-21 school year. Rather than bring all students back to its buildings at once, the school…
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Ernst Payroll Tax Cut Not Included In GOP COVID Relief Bill
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst for months has championed federal tax relief for workers most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. But as Senate Republicans rolled out their coronavirus relief legislation Monday, Ernst’s proposal was not included, in part due to the impact a decrease in taxes would have on Social Security and the federal deficit. Ernst’s…
