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AOC Targets Ernst and Says Democratic Trifecta a ‘Once In A Generation Opportunity’

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for unseating Joni Ernst and said Democrats face a “once in a generation opportunity” for a Democratic trifecta.

Ernst and Grassley: Clear Out Unused Medicines on National Take-Back Day

Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley: Bring in unneeded medicines and prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. The proper disposal of unused drugs can save precious lives.

Gustavsson: Scientific Journals Should Not Endorse Political Candidates

John Gustavsson: Former Vice President Joe Biden should firmly denounce the endorsements of scientific journals – not so much for his sake, but for the sake of academia.

Five Reasons Why Republicans Should Consider Voting For Jo Jorgensen

Kelvey Vander Hart: Here are five reasons why Republicans should vote for Jo Jorgensen instead of President Trump.

Vander Hart: The Second Presidental Debate Is the Debate America Needed

Shane Vander Hart: The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was a vast improvement over the first.

Myers: COVID-19 Relief and the National Debt

Brian Myers: This coronavirus crisis has certainly proved that neither political party is serious about either reducing spending or debt.

Planned Parenthood Targets Several Pro-Life Incumbents in Iowa Legislative Races

Jenifer Bowen: Did you know Iowa’s largest abortion chain, Planned Parenthood, has targeted several of our strong pro-life leaders in the Iowa Legislature?

Miller-Meeks Kicks Off Barnstorm Tour of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, launched a barnstorm tour of all 24 counties in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District before Election Day.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination

Republicans unanimously voted to send Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court out of the Senate Judiciary Committee while Democrats boycotted.

Hendrickson: ‘Hands Off The Supreme Court’

John Hendrickson: “The threat of ‘packing’ the Supreme Court should alarm every American because it threatens the very foundations of our constitutional republic.”

Watch: Feenstra and Scholten Debate in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa and KCAU-TV in Sioux City co-hosted a debate between Randy Feenstra and J.D. Scholten in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race.

Out-of-State Dollars Fuel Theresa Greenfield’s Campaign

Over 92 percent of Theresa Greenfield’s contributions came from out-of-state, and with outside group spending, out-of-state spending for her tops $100M.

Graham: Sasse’s Attacks on Trump Are Crass and Craven

Adam Graham: The last thing America needs is a political leader whose pious political pronouncements are belied by a record of unprincipled political calculation.

Iowa Farm Bureau Did Not Un-Endorse Joni Ernst

Supporters of Theresa Greenfield spread a fake email that said Joni Ernst no longer had the “extensive support of the Farm Bureau and its partners.”

Hinson Outraises Finkenauer in Back to Back Quarters

Ashley Hinson reported raising more than $1,600,000 in the third quarter and reported over $725,000 cash on hand in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Ernst and Miller-Meeks Release New Ads Focused on Agriculture

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, released ads focused on agriculture in their respective races.