Pat Rynard founded Iowa Starting Line in 2015. He still keeps a close eye on Iowa politics, his dog’s name is Frank, and football season is his favorite time of year.
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Reynolds Bans Most Abortion In Iowa As “Elective” Procedure During Pandemic
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest official directive addressing the coronavirus pandemic will halt most abortion procedures in Iowa as part of their ban on “nonessential or elective surgeries.” A conservative talk radio host tweeted out late Friday afternoon that the governor’s office said abortions were, in fact, a part of the order that was signed on…
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New Spending Shows GOP Worried About Joni Ernst’s Race
Iowa TV screens will be filled with plenty of ads for the U.S. Senate race this fall, according to a new report. Politico reported on Monday that the Senate Leadership Fund, the main Mitch McConnell-aligned super PAC for Republican Senate races, has booked $67 million worth of TV ads for the post-Labor Day run, including…
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New Spending Shows GOP Worried About Joni Ernst’s Race
Iowa TV screens will be filled with plenty of ads for the U.S. Senate race this fall, according to a new report. Politico reported on Monday that the Senate Leadership Fund, the main Mitch McConnell-aligned super PAC for Republican Senate races, has booked $67 million worth of TV ads for the post-Labor Day run, including…
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Poll: ACA Provisions Remain Popular Among Iowans
A poll out today on the tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act shows the landmark health care law’s main provisions still very popular among Iowans. It’s a useful reminder to political leaders as the ACA continues to face an uncertain future with the ongoing Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to throw out the law as unconstitutional.…
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Poll: ACA Provisions Remain Popular Among Iowans
A poll out today on the tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act shows the landmark health care law’s main provisions still very popular among Iowans. It’s a useful reminder to political leaders as the ACA continues to face an uncertain future with the ongoing Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to throw out the law as unconstitutional.…
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Poll: ACA Provisions Remain Popular Among Iowans
A poll out today on the tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act shows the landmark health care law’s main provisions still very popular among Iowans. It’s a useful reminder to political leaders as the ACA continues to face an uncertain future with the ongoing Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to throw out the law as unconstitutional.…
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New Poll: Iowans Want Paid Sick Leave During COVID-19 Impact
A new poll out this morning shows Iowans back paid sick leave for workers during the coronavirus crisis by a large majority. Public Policy Polling found 65% of Iowans support “paid sick leave for workers impacted by the coronavirus, even if it means your taxes increasing by a few hundred dollars a year.” Just 16%…
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New Poll: Iowans Want Paid Sick Leave During COVID-19 Impact
A new poll out this morning shows Iowans back paid sick leave for workers during the coronavirus crisis by a large majority. Public Policy Polling found 65% of Iowans support “paid sick leave for workers impacted by the coronavirus, even if it means your taxes increasing by a few hundred dollars a year.” Just 16%…
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Video: Early On, Ernst Praised Trump Response, Chided Dems
As more scrutiny is aimed at what some Senate Republicans were saying about the coronavirus pandemic behind closed doors early on in the crisis, a video obtained by Starting Line offers up a look at how Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst discussed the initial stages at a private campaign event with Iowa voters. While meeting supporters…
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Video: Early On, Ernst Praised Trump Response, Chided Dems
As more scrutiny is aimed at what some Senate Republicans were saying about the coronavirus pandemic behind closed doors early on in the crisis, a video obtained by Starting Line offers up a look at how Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst discussed the initial stages at a private campaign event with Iowa voters. While meeting supporters…
