#TBT: Democrats Stand for Expanding Opportunity as Kim Reynolds Slams the Door on Working Families
As our coalition of opportunity builders expands (see: ISEA recommends Fred Hubbell for Governor), the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding hardworking Iowa families who is fighting for their future and who’s handing their future to corporations and conservative special interests for campaign donations. This Thursday, we’re throwing it back to the first day of the general […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Farmland Values Drop 11% on Reynolds’ Watch
Unchecked by Reynolds, the Administration’s Trade War means more bad news for rural Iowans on the horizon. Kim Reynolds has failed rural Iowa time and time again. Recent analysis from the Legislative Services Agency found that since 2012, Iowa’s farmland values have dropped over 11% with more trouble almost certainly on the way due to the escalating Trade War.The Des Moines Register reported last week that Iowa […]
Reynolds Gives Political Allies Free Pass on Family Separation Policy
Even in the face of human rights abuses being committed by the Federal Government, Governor Reynolds chose politics over real leadership. She declined the opportunity to hold the Administration directly accountable for their cruel family separation policy at the border, instead following their talking points and passing the buck off the Congress. Reynolds also said nothing about […]
Iowa Democratic Party Condemns Trump Administration’s Family Border Separation Policy
Today, the Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price condemned the Trump Administration’s Family Border Separation policy in the following statement: “Until the Trump Administration, the United States was a beacon of hope. Now, we are seeing a cruel policy put in place that goes against centuries of American values of freedom, liberty, and welcoming those […]
EDITORIAL: “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ comments on rival Fred Hubbell’s wealth are rich with irony”
In the most recent Editorial from the Des Moines Register, Governor Reynolds is raked over the coals for her thin, personal attacks against Fred Hubbell and stunningly bad leadership for Iowa families. Full text of the scorching editorial can be found below: DES MOINES REGISTER EDITORIAL BOARD: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ comments on rival Fred Hubbell’s wealth are […]
TOSS UP: Reynolds Vulnerable And Losing Ground as Race for Governor Heats Up
Cook Political Report Moves the Iowa Governor’s Race from Likely R to Toss Up More bad news for Governor Kim Reynolds as the Cook Political Report this morning moved the Iowa Governor’s race from Likely R to Toss Up. It’s no wonder forecasters see trouble on the horizon for Reynolds. Reynolds’ own campaign strategy reveals she […]
Reynolds Administration Hiding Critical Health Care Data from Iowans to Avoid Accountability
Sticks to Strategy of Giving the Public Political Rhetoric Instead of Honesty. The Reynolds Administration continues to hide critical information about their management of the Iowa Medicaid program to avoid being held accountable for the program’s horrific failures. This follows the Administration’s attempt to eliminate many of the reporting requirements over their disastrous Medicaid program earlier this year. Governor Reynolds’ Medicaid Director, who already […]
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 […]