Only 35% say they’ll vote for Reynolds, 49% ready for a change
A new poll out today from the Des Moines Register shows half of Iowans are prepared to replace Governor Reynolds with someone new. Only 35% of Iowans say they would vote for Reynolds if the election was held today compared with 49% who say it’s time for someone new. Iowa Democrats are ready to provide Iowans with a better choice for Governor in 2018.
“It’s no surprise that Iowans want change in 2018. We’ve seen what Governor Reynolds’ mismanagement and misplaced priorities have gotten us: a massive budget crisis, workers’ rights stripped, a failing privatized Medicaid system, and the worst GDP growth in the country. Iowans can’t afford another couple months of Governor Reynolds, let alone another four years,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price. “Democrats stand ready to fight for responsible, cooperative government focused on results for the people of Iowa.”
Key excerpts from the report below:
“I’m in health care, so I’ve been very disappointed with the (managed care organizations) and the Medicaid decisions that were made and the implications that’s had for our community and our patients,” said Cunningham, 40, who works in nursing. “So I’m just not interested in continuing under that leadership.”
“Those who want a new occupant at Terrace Hill include 77 percent of Democrats, 51 percent of independents and 18 percent of Republicans.”
“Although Reynolds is the state’s first female governor, women are more likely than men to say they prefer someone new in office, 53 percent to 46 percent. And in each congressional district, more Iowans say it’s time for someone new than say they’d vote for Reynolds.”