Florida’s Got 99 Problems and Ron DeSantis is Responsible for Every Single One
Florida’s Got 99 Problems and Ron DeSantis is Responsible for Every Single One As first reported by The Messenger, ahead of Ron DeSantis completing his 99 county tour in Iowa, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following joint statement: “While Ron DeSantis tries desperately to rev up […]
Reminder: Trump Opposes The Wind Energy That Keeps Iowa Running
Reminder: Trump Opposes The Wind Energy That Keeps Iowa Running Trump has an abysmal record on wind energy. Today, as President Biden travels to Colorado to tour CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world, it’s important to remember just how hostile Trump has been toward wind energy and what a second term […]
Donald Trump Looks to Rip Away Affordable Health Care From Iowans With Preexisting Conditions
Donald Trump Looks to Rip Away Affordable Health Care From Iowans With Preexisting Conditions Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement in response to Donald Trump threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which could raise health care costs and jeopardize coverage for hundreds of thousands of Iowans, including 466,000 […]
Thanksgiving Costs Are Down in Iowa As Holiday Cheer Continues To Rise
Thanksgiving Costs Are Down in Iowa As Holiday Cheer Continues To Rise While the oven is hot and inflation is cooling, Iowans can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy their holiday meals. As families come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re thankful that lower costs are on the menu as Bidenomics builds the economy from […]
Iowa Democrats Statement on Bob Vander Plaats Endorsement
Iowa Democrats Statement on Bob Vander Plaats Endorsement IDP Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement on Bob Vander Plaats’ endorsement of Ron DeSantis. “We may have just witnessed Ron DeSantis accept the kiss of political death this election cycle. Bob Vander Plaats’ endorsement pulls DeSantis even further outside of the mainstream and DeSantis has […]
As Iowa Battles Drought, 2024 Republicans Deny Climate Crisis
As Iowa Battles Drought, 2024 Republicans Deny Climate Crisis As every one of Iowa’s 99 counties continues to battle some degree of drought, impacting the state’s agriculture and farmlands, 2024 Republicans continue to deny climate change and push to roll back the historic progress President Biden is making to tackle the climate crisis. Here’s what […]
WATCH: U.S. Senator Tina Smith, IDP Chair Rita Hart Blast Trump, 2024 Republicans’ Extreme Anti-Abortion Agendas
WATCH: U.S. Senator Tina Smith, IDP Chair Rita Hart Blast Trump, 2024 Republicans’ Extreme Anti-Abortion Agendas Today, U.S. Senator and former Planned Parenthood executive Tina Smith joined an Iowa Democratic Party press call with IDP Chair Rita Hart ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa and 2024 Republicans gathering at the FAMILY Leader Forum this weekend. […]
Listen: Iowa Democrats Celebrate Two Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Listen: Iowa Democrats Celebrate Two Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Today, the Iowa Democratic Party held a press conference celebrating the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Despite Donald Trump’s failed promises and opposition to this historic legislation by Republican members of Congress, communities across the state have been reaping […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Veterans Day
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Veterans Day Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Our veterans selflessly volunteered to serve our nation and protect our freedom. The sacrifices that our veterans and their […]
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Governor’s Appeal to Uphold a Six-Week Abortion Ban
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Governor’s Appeal to Uphold a Six-Week Abortion Ban Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement regarding Governor Kim Reynolds’ attempt to uphold her six-week abortion ban law: “A law banning abortion at about six weeks, before many people know they are pregnant, is not […]