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 […]
It’s Time for Answers on Trade, Governor Reynolds.
IDP calls on Reynolds to release records of communication with Trump and clearly say where she stands on her party’s trade war. Today, the Iowa Democratic Party is calling on Governor Reynolds to release the proof behind her claims she has stood up to the White House on trade and clearly say where she stands on her party’s trade […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair to Kick Off General Election with Weekend of Action Events
There’s too much at stake in the state of Iowa for Democrats to take the weekend off. We have to make sure every Iowan knows they have an ally and an advocate in the Democratic Party. That’s why, this weekend across Iowa, communities are coming together for the first Weekend of Action of the General […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Constitutional Ban on Marriage Equality
Across Iowa this weekend, Iowans will be celebrating the LGBTQ community with Pride festivals. Democrats, and the majority of Iowans, believe that every person, no matter who they love or their gender identity, is worthy of the same rights, dignity, and respect. Unfortunately, the Governor of Iowa disagrees. Even after Iowa became the third state in the nation to […]