Category Archives: 2014 Election Campaign

Ernst Disrespects Iowa By Refusing Local Newspaper Interviews

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

According to Republican Joe Scarborough, Joni Ernst wasn’t smart to avoid the Iowa print media.  “You can’t run from editorial boards,” he said.  Scarborough bragged on Morning Joe yesterday that when he served in congress, even though everyone considered his … Continue reading →

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Don't Be Fooled By Joni Ernst

Posted on October 27, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

To watch the onslaught of television advertising for Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst is to be taken for an idiot. Her handlers have packaged her simultaneously as the conservative mom next door, or as the courageous veteran, or as the … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Should Be Asked Who Exactly She Would Shoot

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

by Will Jennings When Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst stated she wouldn’t hesitate to use her personal firearm “if government tyranny threatened my rights” she MUST be called out for this declaration of INTENT.  The statement is NOT symbolic. She … Continue reading →

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Local Democrat Schools Letter Writer on Braley’s Record Of Accomplishment

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

BFIA tries to practice George Lakoff’s messaging philosophy of never repeating GOP talking points. And if you’re paying attention you will already know what this letter is about without us having to give the GOP an additional forum. Suffice it … Continue reading →

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Big Oil Polluting Iowa Airwaves On Behalf Of Tea Party Candidate Joni Ernst

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/ Records Show Joni Ernst’s ‘Trajectory’-Launching Koch Brother Friends Have Spent Millions Lobbying Against Renewable Fuels and Iowa Jobs This Year Now the Oil Barons are Polluting Iowa’s Airwaves with a Million Dollar Attack Ad on Ernst’s Behalf Topping the … Continue reading →

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GOP Spending $900,000 In Final Weeks To Distort Dave Loebsack’s Record

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

John Boehner’s campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee – just earmarked $900,000 (yes, you read that right) of Iowa TV airtime to distort Dave Loebsack’s record of fighting for working class families. They are hoping this huge money dump … Continue reading →

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What The Koch Brothers Want Joni To Do

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

“Joni Ernst is the perfect mental and moral blank slate kind of candidate that attracts billionaires like the Koch brothers, and ALEC and big money.”    Watch and wonder no more about exactly what the Kochs expect in return for their … Continue reading →

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RELEASE: Joni Ernst’s Role in Sexual Harassment Suit Raises Questions About Her Leadership, Priorities

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Dave Bradley

RELEASE: Joni Ernst’s Role in Sexual Harassment Suit Raises Questions About Her Leadership, Priorities For Immediate Release: October 16th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, Iowa — A lawsuit filed today by a former Iowa Republican Senate caucus … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Cites Her Religion As Reason She Would Vote For A “Personhood” Amendment to U.S. Constitution

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Joni Ernst thinks her religion should be everyone else’s public policy. Ernst told the Sioux City Journal editorial board on Wednesday that she would support a federal “personhood” measure if she were elected to the U.S. Senate. “I will continue … Continue reading →

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Appel Leading Tea Party Opponent

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Staci Appel has been out fund-raising and out-polling her tea party opponent David Young. “The support we’ve received has been humbling and ensures we’ll have the resources to continue talking to voters about keeping the promise of retirement security, investing … Continue reading →

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