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Axne Expresses Support For Protestors, Vows To Work On Change
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne over the weekend expressed support for people across the country protesting police brutality and racial inequality, going so far as to say she was sympathetic toward those who believe nonviolent demonstrations are not the only way to bring attention to systemic racism in America. “I hate to see public property being…
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Hinson Votes To Shield Companies From COVID Accountability
At the same time state Rep. Ashley Hinson is running to represent a congressional district heavily impacted by outbreaks of COVID-19 at meatpacking plants and long-term care facilities, in the Iowa Legislature, she supports shielding companies from potential lawsuits over endangering their workers’ safety during the pandemic. Late Friday night, House Republicans at the state…
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Hinson Votes To Shield Companies From COVID Accountability
At the same time state Rep. Ashley Hinson is running to represent a congressional district heavily impacted by outbreaks of COVID-19 at meatpacking plants and long-term care facilities, in the Iowa Legislature, she supports shielding companies from potential lawsuits over endangering their workers’ safety during the pandemic. Late Friday night, House Republicans at the state…
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Greenfield Leads Ernst In New Poll; First Ads Launch
With the general election matchup set between Theresa Greenfield and Sen. Joni Ernst, the campaign for a six-year Senate term is fully underway after a year of Democrats duking it out during the Iowa primary season. Greenfield’s campaign wasted no time getting an ad on TV in the wake of her resounding victory Tuesday night.…
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IA-02: Miller-Meeks Opens With ‘Socialism’ Salvo Against Hart
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican candidate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, came out of the gate on election night accusing her Democratic opponent of advocating for socialism and “heartless policies.” Miller-Meeks concluded a lengthy press release quoting Winston Churchill: “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel envy, its inherent virtue…
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In General Election Kickoff, Greenfield Hits Ernst’s Anti-ACA Record
On the anniversary of her campaign launch and less than 24 hours after winning Iowa’s Democratic primary, Theresa Greenfield started the general election race with Joni Ernst by focusing on one key issue: health care. On Tuesday, Greenfield won the four-way primary with 47.7% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary…
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In General Election Kickoff, Greenfield Hits Ernst’s Anti-ACA Record
On the anniversary of her campaign launch and less than 24 hours after winning Iowa’s Democratic primary, Theresa Greenfield started the general election race with Joni Ernst by focusing on one key issue: health care. On Tuesday, Greenfield won the four-way primary with 47.7% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary…
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Record Number Of Iowa Women On The Ballot For Congress
For the first time in Iowa history, women will compete head-to-head in multiple federal races this fall. Female candidates were elected Tuesday on the Democratic and Republican tickets for U.S. Senate, Iowa’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd Congressional districts. It’s a stark change from the state’s reputation before the 2014 elections, when Iowa was joined by…
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IA-02: Miller-Meeks Wins GOP Primary For 4th Time
State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks claimed victory tonight in Southeast Iowa after a contentious primary contest embroiled the top two Republican candidates. The Associated Press called the race for Miller-Meeks at 10:07 p.m Tuesday. Polls closed across Iowa at 9 p.m. Unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State show Miller-Meeks earned the support of 47.5%…
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IA-02: Miller-Meeks Wins GOP Primary For 4th Time
State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks claimed victory tonight in Southeast Iowa after a contentious primary contest embroiled the top two Republican candidates. The Associated Press called the race for Miller-Meeks at 10:07 p.m Tuesday. Polls closed across Iowa at 9 p.m. Unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State show Miller-Meeks earned the support of 47.5%…
