Iowa Republican U.. Sen. Joni Ernst, who fielded questions for an hour from a crowd of about 30 people during a town hall in Marengo, was asked her thoughts on Harris’ pick of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a running mate.
“Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is a great candidate for Vice President because he understands Midwest principles, how hard Iowans work, and the value of a dollar,” Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said in a statement.
In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
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“Under President Trump we will secure the border. We will deport these dangerous illegals, and we will make America safe again. And that is a promise,” U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for reelection, said to applause.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear offered a message of unity Saturday to Iowa Democrats who say they’re fired up by a groundswell of enthusiasm across the party with a change at the top of ticket.
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Iowa's delegation to the Democratic National Convention is unanimously supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the party's presidential nomination, adding to the list of state delegates and high-profile endorsers backing Harris.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is withdrawing from his 2024 re-election bid. The President’s exit from the race …
The path to the Democrats nominating a new candidate is neither easy nor obvious, even with Biden endorsing Harris. There are unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout.
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“(Vice President Kamala) Harris was named the border czar almost 100 days ago, and it’s taken her that long to get to the southern border,” Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson told reporters.
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