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What Joni Ernst said was bad. It's worse that she isn't taking Iowans seriously. | Opinion
The concerns raised to Joni Ernst were legitimate, and her condescending attitude was worse than her viral quote, writes the ...
Joni Ernst defends ‘big, beautiful bill’ Medicaid changes in town hall: ‘Well, we all are going to die’
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) defended the House reconciliation bill’s changes to Medicaid at a town hall in Butler County, Iowa, on ...
Hakeem Jeffries Mocks Joni Ernst's 'We're All Gonna Die' Gaffe By Pointing To GOP Cruelty As The Cause
The House minority leader agreed with the Iowa senator that death is inevitable, but said he didn't think the cause should be ...
Joni Ernst hires campaign manager, signaling run for reelection in 2026
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced the hiring of a campaign manager Wednesday, seemingly confirming her plan to run for ...
Election handicapper shifts Ernst race toward Democrats after Medicaid remarks
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst's comments and video have led to a shift in Crystal Ball's rating of the 2026 Senate race from "safe ...
Sen. Ernst draws a 2026 challenger because of her Medicaid cuts comments
Democrat J.D. Scholten, a Iowa state rep and pro baseball player, will take on Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in 2026 -- in part ...