“Iowa Democrats admitted they felt the party was at the "lowest point in decades" ahead of the 2024 election, as Republicans continue to dominate in the Hawkeye State.
The once purple state has turned bright red, in recent years, as Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a school choice bill, and restrictions on abortion and gender transition treatments for minors this year.“
People are tired of these lying, stealing democrats
https://www.foxnews.com/media/despondent-democrats-frustrated-defeat-defeat-iowa-bad
@mott-the-hoople saidThe ridiculous "fetal heartbeat" law (at 6 weeks a fetus doesn't have a heart) has been put on hold by a State judge interpreting the Iowa Constitution. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/17/politics/iowa-temporary-block-abortion-ban/index.html
“Iowa Democrats admitted they felt the party was at the "lowest point in decades" ahead of the 2024 election, as Republicans continue to dominate in the Hawkeye State.
The once purple state has turned bright red, in recent years, as Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a school choice bill, and restrictions on abortion and gender transition treatments f ...[text shortened]... ng democrats
https://www.foxnews.com/media/despondent-democrats-frustrated-defeat-defeat-iowa-bad
@mott-the-hoople saidThe ban on gender affirming care for minors is probably unconstitutional as well:
“Iowa Democrats admitted they felt the party was at the "lowest point in decades" ahead of the 2024 election, as Republicans continue to dominate in the Hawkeye State.
The once purple state has turned bright red, in recent years, as Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a school choice bill, and restrictions on abortion and gender transition treatments f ...[text shortened]... ng democrats
https://www.foxnews.com/media/despondent-democrats-frustrated-defeat-defeat-iowa-bad
"At least 21 states have now enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, and most of those states face lawsuits. A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ ban as unconstitutional, and federal judges have temporarily blocked bans in Alabama and Indiana."
"Every major medical group, including the academy and the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and has said the treatments are safe if administered properly."
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/pediatricians-group-reaffirms-support-gender-affirming-care-growing-st-rcna98151
So sure if you want a government that restricts reproductive rights and harasses tiny minorities with stupid, repressive laws, the Republicans are the way to go.
Then again if you prefer (as most do) the policies in bold:
" Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.
Gun safety packages, expanded voting rights, free meals for all students, and increased protections for abortion rights and LGTBQ+ people were just some of pent-up policy proposals that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law within months under the new legislative majorities."
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/democrats-michigan-minnesota-guides-majority-power-102069750
You might consider going Democratic as an increasing number of States are. From the same article:
"Democrats in four states, including Massachusetts and Maryland, scored victories in the 2022 midterms to gain a “trifecta” — control of the state House, state Senate and the governor’s office. Republicans, who held trifectas in 19 more states than Democrats just six years ago, now hold an advantage of 22 states to the Democrats’ 17."
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