Joni Ernst’s Recent Ads

Joni Ernst released a 3 minute online ad for her campaign for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat. This follows two testimonials from soldiers who served with her.

Obama: These Policies Are On The Ballot

President Barack Obama discussing economic policy said, to the likely disapproval of Democrats in toss-up states, “these policies are on the ballot.”

Joni Ernst Leads Latest Poll, But Don’t Bank on One Poll

Joni Ernst has a 6 point lead over Bruce Braley according to a Des Moines Register poll of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race while other polls indicate a closer race.

Ernst and Braley Trade Jabs in First U.S. Senate Debate

The first U.S. Senate debate between State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) and Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) highlighted numerous policy differences.

Braley, Not Ernst, Is the Extreme Candidate on Abortion

Bruce Braley released an ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race paints Joni Ernst’s prolife record as radical; one look at his record shows who really is extreme.

Ernst Blasts Obama on Expected Immigration Executive Action

Joni Ernst, GOP candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race, said President Obama has governed with divisive arrogance and that Bruce Braley has given him a pass.

Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst to Debate Three Times in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

The campaigns for Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst announced they will have three debates in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race in Des Moines, Qud Cities and Sioux City.

Prominent Social Conservative Group Endorses Joni Ernst in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

Social conservative group FRC Action PAC, part of Family Research Council Action, endorsed State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race.

Iowa Farm Bureau Endorses Branstad, Blum, Ernst, King, Northey and Young

IFBF PAC designated Gov. Terry Branstad, Rod Blum, Joni Ernst, U.S. Rep Steve King, Ag Secretary Bill Northey and David Young “Friends of Agriculture”

Joni Ernst Releases TV Ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race Entitled “Service”

State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak), Republican candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, released her latest ad in the general election entitled Service.

Rubio, Johnson and Cruz Campaign in Iowa for Joni Ernst

(Hubbard, IA) Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufmann joined U.S. Sens.…

Post-Vacation Iowa Political Round-up

I was away on vacation last week, and there were a few…

Joni Ernst on Service: “We Have to Do It”

(Des Moines, IA) Yesterday, Mother, Soldier, Independent Leader and Iowa’s Republican nominee…

Joni Ernst Outraises Bruce Braley in the 2nd Quarter

(Des Moines, IA) The momentum behind electing Iowa’s first female U.S. Senator…

Bruce Braley: Religious Liberty is an “Affront to Democracy”

Congressman Bruce Braley’s campaign posted the picture below to his Facebook page…

2014 Iowa Political Survey Results

Ernst leads Braley and Hieb edges out Branstad in a recent Caffeinated Thoughts reader survey of likely Iowa voters on different races and issues of concern in the state.