Five Things to Watch for in Tonight’s GOP Gov Primary Debate
Five Things to Watch for in Tonight’s GOP Gov Primary Debate Simon Conway: “Feenstra is now a firm NO. That will make for some interesting questions.” DES MOINES – Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews will face off on the debate stage tonight, with one glaring absence: no-show […]
Trump Snubs Randy Feenstra in Clive Visit
Trump Snubs Randy Feenstra in Clive Visit DES MOINES – Donald Trump delivered a presidential-level snub to “absent congressman” Randy Feenstra today by refusing to give him a speaking slot at his Clive rally, which the rest of Iowa’s Congressional delegation got, let alone make an endorsement for his campaign for governor. Trump stressed the […]
BREAKING: MAGA Grassroots Group Begs Trump Not to Endorse Randy Feenstra in GOP Gov Primary
BREAKING: MAGA Grassroots Group Begs Trump Not to Endorse Randy Feenstra in GOP Gov Primary DES MOINES – Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa today, a new report from Fox News reveals that a MAGA grassroots group in Iowa is circulating a petition begging Donald Trump not to endorse “absent congressman” Randy Feenstra in […]
IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa
IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa DES MOINES – Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa today, IDP Chair Rita Hart penned a new op-ed in the Des Moines Register to set the record straight on how this administration’s policies — and Iowa’s entire federal delegation — […]
“Drag Him Across the Finish Line”: No Show Randy Feenstra’s GOP Rivals Question His Strength as He Skips ANOTHER Forum
“Drag Him Across the Finish Line”: No Show Randy Feenstra’s GOP Rivals Question His Strength as He Skips ANOTHER Forum DES MOINES – At Thursday night’s GOP candidate forum in Eldridge, No Show Randy Feenstra’s Republican rivals didn’t hold back about his continued absence from the campaign trail and ability to win in November. Former […]
The Status Quo Squad: IDP Gov Race Newsletter 1/23/26
Welcome to The Status Quo Squad — your weekly newsletter from the Iowa Democratic Party bringing you the latest updates on the chaotic, messy, and wide-open Republican gubernatorial primary where all the candidates promise one thing: a continuation of the status quo that has failed Iowa for the last decade. This week, Randy Feenstra was too […]
IDP Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
IDP Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade DES MOINES – On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, IDP Chair Rita Hart released the following statement on Kim Reynolds’ and Iowa Republicans’ extreme abortion ban that’s made Iowa worst in the country for OB-GYNs and made it harder for women to get essential care: “A decade of one-party rule has left Iowa with one […]
Messy Infighting and Cheap Personal Attacks Turbocharge Chaotic GOP Gov Primary
Messy Infighting and Cheap Personal Attacks Turbocharge Chaotic GOP Gov Primary DES MOINES – After no-show and “100% establishment” Randy Feenstra stumbled into election year facing ridicule from local Republicans for running a “milquetoast” campaign and taking heat from his opponents for failing to show up at multi-candidate events, Iowa’s chaotic and messy GOP gubernatorial […]
What Kim Reynolds Forgot to Say: Economy, Education, Health Care Failing After a Decade of One-Party Rule
What Kim Reynolds Forgot to Say: Economy, Education, Health Care Failing After a Decade of One-Party Rule DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address was a great reminder from the most unpopular governor in the country of just how badly a decade of one-party rule has failed Iowans. When it comes […]
Randy Feenstra Receives Not-So-Happy Birthday Wishes from Iowans
Randy Feenstra Receives Not-So-Happy Birthday Wishes from Iowans DES MOINES – It’s Randy Feenstra’s birthday, and we wanted to celebrate by rounding up the not-so-well wishes members of his own party have sent his way since launching his campaign for governor. From social media to the news, Iowa Republicans haven’t been shy about letting no-show […]