As more scrutiny is aimed at what some Senate Republicans were saying about the coronavirus pandemic behind closed doors early on in the crisis, a video obtained by Starting Line offers up a look at how Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst discussed the initial stages at a private...
IA-Sen: Cook Report Downgrades Ernst’s Reelection Chances
The Cook Political Report today moved Sen. Joni Ernst's reelection race from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican," remarking on the "increasing competitiveness" of the contest amid a declining approval rating for the incumbent. The report cites a March Des Moines...
Ernst Looks Ahead To Phase 3 Bill; ‘Will Not Leave’ Until Aid Passes
As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with Iowa reporters Wednesday morning, debate on the Senate floor was just beginning as lawmakers quickly work to pass an economic stabilization package aimed at assisting American workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus...
Ernst Looks Ahead To Phase 3 Bill; ‘Will Not Leave’ Until Aid Passes
As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with Iowa reporters Wednesday morning, debate on the Senate floor was just beginning as lawmakers quickly work to pass an economic stabilization package aimed at assisting American workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus...
Campaigning Amid Coronavirus: How They’re Staying In Front Of Iowans
Every campaign, from president on down, must adjust to a new normal: the virtual campaign trail. Sunday's presidential debate was held in a TV studio with no live audience and both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have turned to the internet to connect with voters. In...
Campaigning Amid Coronavirus: How They’re Staying In Front Of Iowans
Every campaign, from president on down, must adjust to a new normal: the virtual campaign trail. Sunday's presidential debate was held in a TV studio with no live audience and both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have turned to the internet to connect with voters. In...
Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa's State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing...
Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa's State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing...
Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa's State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing...
GOP Opposition To Paid Sick Leave Slows Coronavirus Relief Package
At a time of immense gridlock in Congress and the White House, it unfortunately is not surprising to see lawmakers accuse each other of partisanship as they try to quickly assemble a package of legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. So far, Iowa Sens. Joni...