A year ago, Joni Ernst was a virtually unknown state legislator in Iowa running a long-shot bid for the U.S. Senate. She hadn’t yet released the “squeal” ad that would put her on the path to GOP stardom—and made hog castration part of the national campaign lexicon. That wouldn’t come until more than a month […]
Iowa’s Sen.-Elect Joni Ernst Meets With Israeli PM Netanyahu
Recognizing the vital strategic and morally imperative relationship between the United States and Israel, particularly after having served proudly in our military in the region, Iowa’s newest Senator-Elect – Joni Ernst – met in Israel with its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His Brief Remarks can be heard HERE.
Senator-Soldier: A Day After Winning, Ernst is Back in Fatigues
Iowa’s new senator-elect Joni Ernst has other duties before she heads to Washington. Nov. 7, 2014 – Des Moines — A day after winning one of the most contested Senate seats in the country, Joni Ernst reported for duty at her National Guard base. Ernst, a lieutenant colonel, started two days of training with the […]
Hillary Clinton: Not Exactly in Touch with “the People”
Clintons’ steak fry flight tab: $50,100 Nov. 8, 2014 – Proving once again that the Clintons – and particularly Hillary – are out of touch with the common American, even though they profess to represent him or her, Iowa Democrats paid $50,100 to Executive Fliteways, Inc. to fly Bill and Hillary to Iowa for […]
Harkin says he ‘regrets’ remarks about Ernst
Nov. 3, 2014 – U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin expressed regret Monday for telling Iowa Democrats there is a sense that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst is “really attractive” and “sounds nice,” but she would be the wrong choice for Iowans. Many found Harkin’s comments, seen here, to be ironically sexist and offensive for such a […]