Congressman Rod Blum has attacked the media multiple times in the last week alone for asking basic questions about his record and political beliefs. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response:

“Asking questions of elected officials is a primary function of the press and an essential part of maintaining an accountable government. Instead of simply answering a legitimate question about his knowledge of this hateful Facebook group, Congressman Blum instead decided to personally attack a member the press — not once or twice, but for the third time in less than a week.

This type of erratic behavior is simply the latest example of why the people of Iowa’s first district are poised to send Rod Blum packing on November 6th.”