May 5, 2017 - Iowa Starting Line

Mathis, Petersen, Many More Legislators Endorse Boulton Day After Launch

by Pat Rynard | May 5, 2017 | IA Gov

Newly-announced gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton looked to build on the momentum from yesterday’s kickoff by releasing a slew of endorsements from fellow Iowa legislators. Over half of the Senate Democrats back Boulton, and he picked up several...

Uh Oh: David Young’s Seat Endangered After AHCA Vote, Ranking Group Says

by Pat Rynard | May 5, 2017 | IA-03

Republican incumbent David Young’s vote in favor of the AHCA bill makes his reelection much more difficult, the country’s top congressional ranking website reported this morning. The Cook Political Report moved Young’s 3rd District from Likely...

Payback Time: Iowans Vow Revenge For AHCA Vote

by Pat Rynard | May 5, 2017 | IA-01, IA-03, IA-04

Despite a deluge of phone calls, emails and in-person meetings from concerned Iowans, Iowa Republican Congressmen Rod Blum, David Young and Steve King all voted in favor of the AHCA healthcare bill. The legislation that repealed many provisions of the ACA passed by...