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Drawing upon one of your other areas of expertise, I read “The Future is History” this summer. Putin called upon scholars from Hillsdale College when he wanted to foment opposition to western values, specifically, by enacting anti-LGBTQ laws. Does Governor Reynolds also consult with people from Hillsdale?
I just listened to the Fresh Air interview about the Arizona GOP, which has censured/evicted anyone who didn’t endorse the big lie. I wondered how the Iowa GOP compares with Arizona
Ask me anything ? What was Rick Santorum doing on the main drag at the Fairgrounds on Thursday? What is he up to ? There is no lane for him in Trump Republicanland.
Drawing upon one of your other areas of expertise, I read “The Future is History” this summer. Putin called upon scholars from Hillsdale College when he wanted to foment opposition to western values, specifically, by enacting anti-LGBTQ laws. Does Governor Reynolds also consult with people from Hillsdale?
I just listened to the Fresh Air interview about the Arizona GOP, which has censured/evicted anyone who didn’t endorse the big lie. I wondered how the Iowa GOP compares with Arizona
Ask me anything ? What was Rick Santorum doing on the main drag at the Fairgrounds on Thursday? What is he up to ? There is no lane for him in Trump Republicanland.
What's your Iowa upset pick for the Iowa November elections (state or federal elections)?
Who wins the 4 US House races, particularly the 3 with the potential to be closer?
Dear Laura Belin:
Q1. How many D’s will be in the Iowa House in 2023? Exact number please.
Q2. - DDJ over or under Jack Hatch’s percentage from 2014? Put a number on it, if you care to.