17 Iowa Biofuels Leaders Demand Senator Ernst Call for Andrew Wheeler to Resign Immediately
In Letter, Farmers “Strongly Implore” Ernst to Hold EPA Accountable for Abusing RFS Waivers for Big Oil at Expense of Iowa’s Farm Economy In a blistering letter to Senator Joni Ernst obtained by the Carroll Times Herald, 17 Iowa farmers and biofuels leaders demanded that Ernst follow the lead of Democratic nominee Theresa Greenfield and […]
REPORT: Ernst Took Thousands from Big Oil Exec, Corporate PAC Abusing RFS Waivers Worth $100 Million
Damning Report Clearly Displays Ernst Raking In Big Oil Contributions While Iowa Farmers and Producers Pay for her Broken Promises A stunning new report from Iowa Starting Line revealed that while Senator Joni Ernst was spouting empty promises to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard, she was simultaneously raking in “thousands of dollars from a large […]
Ernst Long Opposed the RFS – Before “Politically Expedient” and “Disingenuous” Election-Year Flip-Flop
Backed by $420K in Campaign Cash from Big Oil, Ernst is Standing By Her Votes to Empower Fossil Fuel Lobbyists to Undermine Iowa Farmers and Producers For Senator Joni Ernst and her campaign’s reliance on Big Oil, it’s 2014 all over again. Long before her signature broken promise to “make Washington squeal,” Ernst made local […]
Ernst Defends Fossil Fuel Lobbyist While Pinned Between Farmers, Her Record, and Re-Election
In Radio Interview, Senator Ernst Called Wheeler “Qualified” to Oversee the Biofuel Industry – Despite Record of Lobbying for the Fossil Fuel Industry Facing new heat for her vote to confirm fossil fuel lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as head of the EPA, on Thursday Senator Joni Ernst doubled down her support for Wheeler – who has […]
Constituency Caucus Registration and Nominations
The Iowa Democratic Party Constitution recognizes fourteen (14) Constituency Caucuses. The Chair of each Caucus is a voting member of the State Central Committee. The Vice-Chair votes on the SCC in the absence of the Chair. Click here for more information about Caucus leadership. Each caucus met via teleconference on July 11th to elect Caucus […]
VIDEO: Iowans Condemn Senator Ernst’s Silent Support for GOP Lawsuit to Repeal Entire ACA
Ernst’s Complicity in Lawsuit Could Undermine Coverage for Millions of Iowans During Pandemic Today, Republicans filed opening briefs in the Ernst-backed lawsuit before the Supreme Court to repeal the entire Affordable Care Act. Facing an election-year fallout with voters after devoting her career to gutting health care, Senator Joni Ernst has refused to reveal her […]
David Young Watches Supportively as GOP Moves Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA
DES MOINES — Today, Donald Trump and Washington Republicans filed briefs at the Supreme Court to repeal the Affordable Care Act and end pre-existing condition health protections for more than 130 million Americans, including 1.3 million Iowans. David Young voted for the Trump Tax bill that laid the groundwork for this anti-health care lawsuit. IDP […]
Miller-Meeks Silent as GOP Moves Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA
DES MOINES — Today, Washington Republicans filed briefs at the Supreme Court to repeal the Affordable Care Act and end pre-existing condition health protections for more than 130 million Americans, including 1.3 million Iowans. IDP communications director Mandy McClure released the following statement: “Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been rejected three times by second district voters because […]
Does Ashley Hinson Support the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA?
DES MOINES — Today, Donald Trump and Washington Republicans filed briefs at the Supreme Court to repeal the Affordable Care Act and end pre-existing condition health protections for more than 130 million Americans, including 1.3 million Iowans. Throughout her campaign, Ashley Hinson has proudly touted her support for Trump’s extreme agenda. But she’s been noticeably […]
REALITY CHECK: McConnell Dark Money Group Launches Campaign to Cover Up Ernst’s Failed Pandemic Response
As Ernst Trails in the Polls, New TV Ad by McConnell-Aligned “One Nation” Tries to Rewrite Ernst’s Record Favoring Corporate Donors Over Iowa Small Businesses and Working Families As part of a $22 million TV ad blitz from a number of shady outside groups to bail out Senator Joni Ernst’s floundering campaign, today Mitch McConnell’s […]