What's inside Iowan's heads?

A recent poll conducted for Iowa State University by Civiqs found that 55% of likely Iowa caucus voters are planning to vote for Donald Trump as their Republican nominee despite him leading the insurrection on the Capitol on Jan. 6. But any vote for Trump is to condone dishonesty, deceit, and criminal activity. Should we worry if America’s democratic way of life will be in jeopardy again?

Is it Trump or his followers we should worry about? In 2020 after having been impeached, he received over 74 million votes nationwide. In the 2016 election he was supported by 51.2% of Iowa voters and 53.1% in 2020.

With Trump now facing four indictments with a total of 91 felony charges, people have forgotten what the Lancet commission found. The U.S. could have averted 40% or around 150,000 of the U.S. Covid deaths after examining Trump's policies. They have also forgotten that although the Mueller investigation did not conclude that the former President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.

I am equally curious about what’s in Iowan’s hearts and their heads. With caucuses imminent, Iowans need to open their eyes and envision the future they want for our country. Although I’m not her fan, even Gov. Kim Reynolds is supporting someone other than Trump. Hopefully Iowans’ visions hold the promise of integrity and truthfulness from our elected officials. Christians make up 77% of Iowans, but you would never know it to see who they support politically.

Steven Wikert

Cedar Falls