Reynolds Flips Position On Constitutional Amendment, Dodges Giving a Real Answer on Marriage Equality
Yesterday, Governor Reynolds, in line with her long history of championing a referendum on same-sex marriage, once again called for a vote on the issue. A few hours later through a spokesperson, Reynolds changed her position and declared the issue “settled” because she no longer wants to talk about LGBTQ civil rights for clearly political reasons. Unfortunately, basic civil rights […]
Iowans Aren’t Buying Kim Reynolds’ Hollow, Personal Attacks
Instead of talking about her record and issues that matter to Iowa families, Kim Reynolds kicked off her campaign with hollow, personal attacks against Fred Hubbell. Unsurprisingly, Iowans aren’t buying it. THE DAILY NONPAREIL: Editorial: An odd political stance Rather than focus on their personal financial backgrounds, Iowa voters should demand a focus — and an ongoing campaign debate — on […]
Iowa Democrats to Hold State Democratic Convention on Saturday, June 16th
On Saturday, June 16th, the Iowa Democratic Party will hold the 2018 State Democratic Convention. Democrats will gather together to celebrate our new general election candidates and conduct Party business. Press can anticipate that the convention will gavel in at 9:00 AM and business will include the announcement of the candidate for Lieutenant Governor, debate of Constitutional Amendments, and […]
It’s Time for Answers on Trade, Governor Reynolds.
IDP calls on Reynolds to release records of communication with Trump and clearly say where she stands on her party’s trade war. Today, the Iowa Democratic Party is calling on Governor Reynolds to release the proof behind her claims she has stood up to the White House on trade and clearly say where she stands on her party’s trade […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair to Kick Off General Election with Weekend of Action Events
There’s too much at stake in the state of Iowa for Democrats to take the weekend off. We have to make sure every Iowan knows they have an ally and an advocate in the Democratic Party. That’s why, this weekend across Iowa, communities are coming together for the first Weekend of Action of the General […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Constitutional Ban on Marriage Equality
Across Iowa this weekend, Iowans will be celebrating the LGBTQ community with Pride festivals. Democrats, and the majority of Iowans, believe that every person, no matter who they love or their gender identity, is worthy of the same rights, dignity, and respect. Unfortunately, the Governor of Iowa disagrees. Even after Iowa became the third state in the nation to […]
#TBT: Iowa Farmers Hit as Reynolds Once Again Fails to Negotiate with Trump
On this Throwback Thursday, the Iowa Democratic Party is taking it all the way back to last week when Governor Reynolds, once again, failed the people of rural Iowa who are counting on her in this critical time. For a year now, Governor Reynolds has been bragging about her unprecedented access to the White House, but Iowans are still […]
RECAP: Our Iowa Story, Fields of Opportunity Lost
Kim Reynolds consistently puts her extreme conservative special interest donors and political buddies ahead of the people of Iowa. Nowhere is this more apparent than the state budget, and Iowa’s “fields of opportunity” are drying up as a result. That’s why young Iowa Democrats gathered together to speak out about the future. House Appropriations Ranking Member […]
OUR IOWA STORY: Fields of Opportunity Lost
Governor Kim Reynolds consistently puts her extreme, conservative special interest donors and political buddies ahead of the people of Iowa. Nowhere is this more apparent than the state budget, and Iowa’s “fields of opportunity” are drying up as a result. That’s why House Appropriations Ranking Member Chris Hall, Educator and Des Moines School Board Member Kyrstin Delagardelle Shelley, […]
Iowa Democrats to Launch “Our Iowa Story: Fields of Opportunity Lost”
Today, Iowa Democrats are hitting the ground running for the General Election and launching the “Our Iowa Story: Fields of Opportunity Lost” tour to set the record straight about Governor Kim Reynolds’ failed record. This afternoon, House Minority Leader Mark Smith, Des Moines School Board Member Kyrstin Delagardelle Shelley, and I-35 School Board Member Josh Hughes […]