November 2, 2018
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Ep68: Steve King Meltdown & J.D. Scholten Interview
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks about Steve King’s blow up at Thursday’s public forum and asks whether Steve King could actually lose. Plus, we interview King’s Democratic opponent J.D. Scholten.
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GOP Tax Plan Hurt Farmers, Small Businesses
One year ago today the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was introduced. Far from buoying small businesses, the new tax law Republicans passed late in 2017 is already proving to be more problematic than positive for Main Street. In fact, Republicans thought their massive tax overhaul would be the centerpiece of their midterm strategy. But…
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In Times Like These, Republicans Should Rethink Their Party Affiliation
I believe it is extremely important to look at history as we deal with the partisan politics of today. We often hear, “I have been a Democrat most of my life or Republican most of my life.” For those who believe those comments resonate, I would suggest it’s important to occasionally review the underlying values…
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The Other Part Of Steve King’s Event Was Just As Revealing
The week-long controversy over Steve King’s views on race and diversity came to a head yesterday during a candidate forum in Des Moines. Pressed by a member of the public over whether King’s ideology aligns with the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, King exploded in anger, shouted at the man and had him tossed from the room.…
