On 85th Social Security Anniversary, Seniors Are Under Attack by GOP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 14, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org On 85th Social Security Anniversary, Seniors Are Once Again Under Attack by the GOP Washington GOP politicians – led by Donald Trump and Joni Ernst — are vowing to slash Social Security benefits if re-elected DES MOINES — Today, on the 85th anniversary of President Franklin […]
Mike Pence Says State Fairgrounds are “Usually Busier” in the Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 14, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org Mike Pence Says State Fairgrounds are “Usually Busier” in the Summertime Only Has His Own Failed Coronavirus Response to Blame DES MOINES — As Iowans are reeling from the $100 million economic loss of a cancelled State Fair, Mike Pence scoffed at a campaign stop that […]
What People Are Saying About Pence’s Tone-Deaf Campaign Photo-Op
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 14, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org What People Are Saying About Pence’s Tone-Deaf Campaign Photo-Op Iowans criticized Pence for refusing to tour farmland, Main Streets, and family businesses devastated by the derecho DES MOINES — Yesterday, the Iowa Democratic Party held a press call in response to Vice President Mike Pence’s visit […]
Ernst to Attend Event With Anti-RFS Heritage Action
After Voting to Confirm Fossil Fuel Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to Head the EPA, Senator Ernst Reunites With Big Oil Friends for Election-Year Boost While Facing Fallout with Iowa Farmers Today, Senator Joni Ernst is set to attend an event hosted by Heritage Foundation & Heritage Action – a Big Oil-funded group and its dark money […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on 50,000 Coronavirus Cases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 13, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Iowa Surpassing 50,000 Coronavirus Cases DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement on Iowa surpassing 50,000 COVID-19 cases: “As of today, 50,000 Iowans have contracted COVID-19 and even more tragically, over 950 have died. Governor […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Kamala Harris for Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 11, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Joe Biden’s Choice of Kamala Harris for Vice President DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement on Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris for Vice President: “Iowa Democrats are thrilled to have Kamala Harris on […]
Mike Pence Can’t Defend Trump’s Economic Record
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 11, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org Mike Pence Can’t Defend Trump’s Economic Record DES MOINES — Mike Pence is heading to Iowa this week, but nothing he says can change the economic disaster he and Donald Trump have created for Iowans. From Trump’s chaotic trade policies that cost Iowa farmers billions, to […]
BOMBSHELL: Ernst’s Campaign Vendor at Center of No-Bid PPE Scandal Faced Police Investigation for Sex-Related Crimes
Ernst Has Refused to Call Out Shady $8.5 Million in No-Bid State Contracts to Her Own Donor for Non-Medical Grade PPE Manufactured in China In a startling new investigation, Iowa Starting Line reported this morning that David Greenspon – a “well-connected Iowa Republican donor” and longtime campaign vendor for Senator Joni Ernst – was under […]
Ernst Can’t Escape Record of Knowingly & Illegally Accepting Prohibited Contributions, AP Report She Broke Anti-Corruption Laws
The big picture when it comes to Senator Joni Ernst is that she said she would make the Washington special interests squeal. But now Washington is as broken as ever, and Ernst has changed — forgetting Iowa and selling out to the corporate interests. The story that needs to continue to sink in for Iowans: […]
Iowa Dems Dispatch: Highlights from the Hawkeye State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 7, 2020 CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org Iowa Dems Dispatch: Highlights from the Hawkeye State Iowa Democrats had another exciting week full of high-profile endorsements and new ads showcasing their work to fight for Iowans DES MOINES — This week, momentum continued to grow for Iowa Democrats up and down the ballot with […]