I read an article on here the other day that said the SCF (Senate Conservative Fund) is not giving any financial support to Joni Ernst in Iowa. The did in the Primary, but for the General, as of yet, they have not helped at all. Anybody have a clue as to “why”?
I give to the SCF and their site, mailings etc. certainly imply they support Joni - but I get daily emails saying she needs $. Who’s lying?
(Sorry I know I didn’t answer your question.)
It might be that Ernst campaigned as a conservative to get the nomination and is now running as a moderate in the general. She’s being outspent, letting attack ads go mostly unanswered, and backing away from conservative positions. Her motorcycle, shooting skills, and pork-cutting humor are nowhere to be found now.
Like Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz, she’s playing not to lose.
The SCF may be just unenthusiastic about her after a closer look.
Fortunately, Iowans can like boring, and Braley is a very weak candiddate.