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Joni Ernst Co-Sponsors Senate Rule To Dismiss Impeachment
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst joined 10 of her fellow Republicans this week in sponsoring a resolution to allow for dismissal of the articles of impeachment if they don’t reach the Senate on the GOP’s timeline. The resolution, brought forward Monday by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, knocks Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for what he…
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Support For Axne Largely Drowns Out Dissent At 1st Town Hall Of 2020
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne held her first town hall of the new year Monday afternoon in Des Moines to a largely friendly crowd dotted with supporters of President Donald Trump. The 3rd District congresswoman stood on a step-stool near the front counter at Smokey Row Coffee as she tried to talk over the background noise…
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Support For Axne Largely Drowns Out Dissent At 1st Town Hall Of 2020
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne held her first town hall of the new year Monday afternoon in Des Moines to a largely friendly crowd dotted with supporters of President Donald Trump. The 3rd District congresswoman stood on a step-stool near the front counter at Smokey Row Coffee as she tried to talk over the background noise…
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IA-02: Rita Hart Ends 2019 With Strongest Fundraising Quarter Yet
Rita Hart, a Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, in the last three months brought in her largest fundraising haul since launching her campaign in May. Hart’s campaign announced today she raised more than $330,000 in the fourth and final fundraising quarter of 2019, bringing her year-end total to more than $840,000. “Now more…
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Joe Biden’s ‘Closer’ Works To Lock Down Undecided Iowans
With one month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Dr. Jill Biden‘s schedule is nearly as packed as her husband’s. “You’re traveling everyday,” Dr. Biden said, Friday afternoon at a campaign office in Davenport. “Like just this weekend alone I’m going to be in Alabama, then I go to Utah, then I go to Colorado…
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Joe Biden’s ‘Closer’ Works To Lock Down Undecided Iowans
With one month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Dr. Jill Biden‘s schedule is nearly as packed as her husband’s. “You’re traveling everyday,” Dr. Biden said, Friday afternoon at a campaign office in Davenport. “Like just this weekend alone I’m going to be in Alabama, then I go to Utah, then I go to Colorado…
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Finkenauer’s Backing Lends Critical Iowa Support To Biden
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer’s 1st District is home to a crucial constituency for Democratic presidential candidates working to win the Iowa caucuses and beyond, and on Thursday, at the start of Joe Biden’s four-day swing in the state, he got a leg up there. “Joe Biden’s character, record, and commitment to rebuilding the backbone of the country…
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Iowan: Joni Ernst Is ‘Caving To The NRA’ On Boyfriend Loophole
A major piece of legislation remains unresolved as U.S. lawmakers prepare for the second session of the 116th Congress, in large part due to Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. The Violence Against Women Act has lapsed and must be re-authorized in order to keep funds flowing to domestic violence organizations and those who investigate and prosecute…
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In Small Town Iowa, Buttigieg’s Cross-Over Appeal Hits Home
Bob Thomas, the former chair of the Appanoose County Democrats, needed the clarity of a long winter’s drive to finally commit to a presidential candidate. “Over Christmas, I drove down to Dallas, Interstate 35 the whole way, all by myself, and I made the decision that I’m going to support Pete at the caucus and…
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2019 In Review: Iowa House Democrats’ Big Legislative Successes
The U.S. House of Representatives passed about 350 bills in 2019 under the leadership of Nancy Pelosi, with help from longtime members and freshmen lawmakers who were critical to turning the tide for Democrats. Two of the new Democrats elected in 2018 were from Iowa. 1st District Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer and Rep. Cindy Axne, from the…
