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 […]
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Local Election Results
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Local Election Results Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement regarding local election results: “Last night, progressive candidates who believe teachers should be supported by their communities and not villainized by politicians who have never stepped foot in a classroom won across the state […]
The Iowa Democratic Party has Sold Out its Largest Fundraiser of the Year
The Iowa Democratic Party has Sold Out its Largest Fundraiser of the Year Today, the Iowa Democratic Party announced that it has sold out of tickets to its largest fundraiser of the year, the 2023 Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event will take place at Meadows Event Center on Saturday, November 4, and will feature […]
NEW: Iowa Congressional Delegation Back MAGA Extremist For Speaker
NEW: Iowa Congressional Delegation Back MAGA Extremist For Speaker After managing to waste most of October on their chaotic inability to elect a speaker, House Republicans finally chose Mike Johnson to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy. But who did Iowa Republicans and the rest of their party elect as speaker? “After Donald Trump gave his […]
REMINDER: Trump’s Manufacturing Record Failed Iowans
REMINDER: Trump’s Manufacturing Record Failed Iowans As Donald Trump heads back to Iowa tomorrow, this National Manufacturing Day serves as a timely reminder that Trump broke his promises to Iowans, led America to lose manufacturing jobs, and created new incentives for companies to ship jobs overseas. Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s awful record on […]