May 4, 2018
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A Dark Day In Iowa
Shortly after 3:00 this afternoon, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Iowa. It is the most restrictive measure in the entire country. “It’s a big day in Iowa,” Reynolds said at the bill signing in her office, surrounded by young children, activists and legislators. “I believe…
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Veto It, Reynolds, And Finally Become Your Own Governor
Governor Kim Reynolds has until Saturday to decide whether to sign or veto Republicans’ 6-week abortion ban. There’s probably a 99% chance she signs it. But before it actually happens, let’s take a look at the potential political fallout – as well as her huge opportunity here – and consider how things could play out.…
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Ep30: 6-Week Abortion Bill & Ross Wilburn Interview
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the piece of legislation that very soon could give Iowa the most restrictive abortion rules in the country, followed by an interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn.
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Bernie Sanders Films First Pete D’Alessandro Ad In IA-03
Bernie Sanders is back on the airwaves in Iowa. This time it’s for Pete D’Alessandro, a top adviser for Sanders’ Iowa Caucus operation in 2016. D’Alessandro is running in a competitive three-way Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District nomination to face Republican David Young in the Des Moines-based swing district. Sanders narrates D’Alessandro’s first…
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Did Paul Ryan Buy David Young’s Vote On Healthcare?
Today is the one-year anniversary of Congressman Young’s vote to repeal Obamacare in favor of replacing it with the Trump healthcare plan. His vote in favor of the Republicans’ American Health Care Act (AHCA) on May 4, 2017 was a total flip-flop from the original pledge he made in March to vote against it. Congressman…
