Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
Last night, despite one party being in control of all levers of power, the government shut down. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on the debacle in D.C.: “This government shutdown is the direct result of the Republican Party’s refusal to engage in productive bipartisanship. This is the first time ever that the […]
Caucus 101: Attendee Info Sessions
Caucus 101 sessions will provide an overview of what caucus attendees can expect on Caucus Night 2018. We will discuss the general agenda and flow of caucus night; explain the various positions being elected and how to run for them; describe the process of electing delegates, alternates, and committee members; and answer questions. Caucus 101: […]
#TBT: Governor Reynolds Ignored Multiple Warnings About Failing ReynoldsCare Program for Years
This week, the Iowa Democratic Party is throwing it back to the unacceptable number of times Governor Reynolds ignored assessments that the radical privatization of Medicaid, or ReynoldsCare, was failing in Iowa. “It is absolutely unacceptable that Governor Reynolds took two years to even admit there was a problem with the ReynoldsCare system here in […]
National Republicans Swoop in to Bail Out Reynolds Campaign
A year out from the election, the Republican Governor’s Association is already being forced to prop up Reynolds’ sputtering operation. In newly released campaign finance reports it came to light that $1.3 million, over a third of Governor Reynolds’ campaign funds, came from Washington DC Republicans worried about her electoral chances. In December, the Iowa Poll found that only […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Results of Iowa House District 6 Election
Following the results of the HD-6, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “First of all, I want to say thank you to Rita De Jong, her incredible team, and all of the volunteers who stepped up to make this campaign possible. While we may have come up short in this extremely […]
Iowans Hold Governor Reynolds Accountable Following Condition of the State
Iowans are speaking out following Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address. Communities across the state stepped up to share the real stories of how critical services, schools, and businesses have been hurt by Governor Reynolds and her messed up priorities that put partisanship and special interests ahead of Iowa. The Iowa Democratic Party gave […]
ICYMI – DES MOINES REGISTER: Care denied: How Iowa’s Medicaid maze is trapping sick and elderly patients in endless appeals
A new special report out this weekend from the Des Moines Register highlights the human toll of ReynoldsCare. The report reveals extensive issues with Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program, including denials of medically necessary care. “Our hearts are with the families struggling to receive basic, lifesaving care under this horrendous ReynoldsCare system. This is a failure of the highest degree […]
Iowa Democratic Party Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement marking the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Martin Luther King Jr. Day represents the best of our country: a yearly reminder that citizenship includes service to our communities. Times are tough, but we cannot forget that our commitment to living in peace […]
Once Again, Governor Kim Reynolds Chooses Partisanship Over Iowa Values
Just days after telling the people of Iowa that she was committed to combatting sexual harassment, Governor Reynolds failed to denounce Governor Eric Greitens or return the money he raised for her campaign after he came under fire for allegations of sexual blackmail and abuse. Instead, Reynolds used the same, tired political rhetoric she has […]
Iowa Deserves Better Tour, Grinnell
WHO: Poweshiek County Democrats, Andrea Phillips, First Vice Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party WHAT: Roundtable with First Vice Chair Andrea Phillips and local Democrats to discuss Reynolds’ address and the issues facing Grinnell. WHERE: Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112 WHEN: Friday, January 12 at 2:00 PM WHY: Local Iowans are standing up in opposition to […]