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2023 Fundraising Reports: Reynolds Reigns Supreme, Republican Leaders Come in Strong
It’s been a minute, but what better time to dust off the site than with a 2023 state fundraising roundup.
The numbers don’t lie: Gov. Reynolds still reigns supreme with her campaign hauling in $1,386,505. To put that in perspective, especially for those doubting Reynolds’ dominance or political future, she raised as much as every single statewide executive official combined… times two.
Want to win in Iowa? Here’s what you need to know.
If you don’t know by now, Iowa caucus-goers are built different. Voters across the country groan when the first political ad airs, when candidates come to town, when the first political call of the season hits the phones…but not Iowa caucus-goers. For them, the mail,...
Parents are back in charge – Libs are furious
I’ll tell you what’s a dumpster fire - random outdated analogies from 30 years ago that make no sense and fall flat. In case you missed it, in a late-week opinion dump, Laura Belin posted unoriginal dribbling from longtime union hack, Bruce Lear. Honestly, at this...
Axne opts against challenging Rep. Zach Nunn
Axne, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, lost her bid for a third term to freshman Republican Zach Nunn by just over 2,100 votes in one of the most competitive races in the country. Axne’s campaign was plagued with scandals, including a report by Fox News that she voted by proxy for the Inflation Reduction Act while vacationing with her family in France.
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Axne marred in insider stock trading scandal, again
Rep. Cindy Axne is at the center of controversy after a recent New York Times investigation uncovered 13 financial transactions undertaken by Axne or her husband that could indicate conflicts of interest. The Times report uncovered trades in shares of Visa, Wells...
Parents’ Rights Matter
Look no further than the Des Moines Register’s attempt to defend the tragedy happening at the Linn Marr School District, which is not only endorsing the decision of middle schoolers to reject their biological sex, but even helping them keep their own parents in the dark.
Bird Hammers Miller on “Iowa Press” Debate
Attorney General Tom Miller and Republican challenger Brenna Bird squared off during their Friday joint-appearance on Iowa Press. President Joe Biden’s controversial tenure became a recurring theme throughout the discussion. Bird blasted Miller’s ties to Biden, who...
Hitting The Airwaves – Political TV Ads You Need To See 2
Welcome back to the second installment of Hitting The Airwaves. Here are the newest political ads you need to see.
Iowa Farm Bureau Endorses Zach Nunn
“With generations of hard work and cutting-edge innovation, Iowa farmers now feed and fuel the entire world. Agriculture is our way of life in Iowa, and I’ve been proud to stand with our farmers,” said Zach Nunn.
Brenna Bird equipped with campaign resources and team readies for fall campaign
With Labor Day over, it’s officially the start of the 2022 political season, and Republican Candidate for Attorney General Brenna Bird is off to a great start! Brenna just announced a million-dollar donation from The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA)....
Supporting our Veterans
When I turned eighteen in 1973, I made the most important decision of my life and enlisted in the United States Army, inspired by my father’s service in the United States Air Force. I served in the Army for twenty-four years; first enlisted, then as an active duty...
Hitting The Airwaves – Political TV Ads You Need To See
Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, here are the newest political ads you need to see. First up - Iowa's U.S. Senate Race From the release: "We think Iowans will be shocked as they learn more about Mike Franken's radical views and low opinion of Iowa," Grassley Works...
Nunn Visits Southern Border More Than Biden Has
Republican congressional candidate Zach Nunn visited the southern border over the weekend, according to a tweet he posted on his Twitter account. Down on our southern border, we heard powerful testimonies from U.S. Customs, local law enforcement & first-responders...
