Four Democrats seek Senate challenge to Grassley in Iowa
In Des Moines four Democrats enter the June 7 primary for the U S Senate seat held by Chuck Grassley since 1980. Patty Judge Bob Krause Tom Fiegen and Rob Hogg vie for the nomination, with Judge and Krause announcing strong signature petitions and policy aims while Fiegen backs Bernie Sanders style reforms and Hogg targets Grassley over the Obama Supreme Court stance.
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Hogg attacks Grassley as dysfunctional in Iowa campaign
In Washington Iowa Rob Hogg a Democratic U S Senate hopeful criticized Senator Grassley as part of a dysfunctional Senate saying Congress has failed to do things for the people He spoke at Mills Seed Co with about a dozen attendees highlighting small towns rural Iowa and family values as priorities
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Local Iowa voter backs Hogg as best chance in campaign
In Washington Iowa residents discuss potential campaign paths for Chuck Grassley supporters. Patricia Judge ties to Washington DC prompts debate on Supreme Court vacancy while Hogg pitches infrastructure national service and climate focus. Carol Ray remains undecided preferring more candidate comparison.
Kirk Calls for Up or Down Vote on Garland Nomination
GOP senator Mark Kirk of Illinois urged an up or down Senate vote on Merrick Garland. He broke with McConnell and other Republicans, saying the Constitution requires the process and hearings should happen despite election pressures. Protests planned nationwide target GOP senators to take up Garland.
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