King's immigration tweet sparks bipartisan rebuke in Iowa
U S Rep Steve King drew sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats after praising Geert Wilders in a tweet. He argued culture and demographics are destiny, while critics said the remarks echo white supremacy. Gov Branstad Lt Gov Reynolds and others condemned the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U.S
Steve King
Geert Wilders
Netherlands
Wilders
King
Washington
David Duke
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Kim Reynolds
Bill Northey
Northey
Jeff Kaufmann
Republican Party
United States
Capitol Hill
House
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
Carlos Curbelo
Florida
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Texas
CNN
Europe
America
Iowa independent Senator defies party line in legislature
Iowa Senator David Johnson of Ocheyedan, sole independent among 150, buckles no regarding party switch last year. He says he speaks for Iowans on education and environmental protection while facing isolation from Republicans and loss of committee seats, yet remains active in the Capitol and public forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
David Johnson
Ocheyedan
Johnson
Donald Trump
Lincoln
Trump
Iowa Senate
House
Senate
Capitol
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Hogg
Bill Dix
R-Shell Rock
Dix
Clay
Dickinson
Lyon
Osceola
Palo Alto
Republican
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
King’s Immigration
Reuters
Rod Boshart
The
Gazette
Jeff
Hamburg Inn
Iowa City
Natural Resources and Environment Committee
GOP
Sen
U.S. Bank
James Erickson
Usbank.co
James.erickson2
Usbank.com
Kk Kek Presidents Club
Ortgage
U.S. Bank National Association
FDIC
Wer Els
Soe
Linwood
Linwood Cemetery Annual
UTC
Wilson Avenue
Rebecca Feiereisen
Second Street
Arensonlaw.com
Emsor
LAW Group