Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin attacked GOP hopeful Joni Ernst last week . Ernst called his comments offensive in an interview with Fox News on Monday . The Iowa senator said he was "appalled" by the remarks and that they were "not appropriate. `` I do n't care if she 's as good looking as Taylor Swift or as nice as Mr. Rogers , but if she votes like Michele Bachmann , she 's wrong for the state of Iowa , '' Harkin said at the Story County Democrats ' annual fall barbecue , according to footage obtained by Buzzfeed News published Sunday night . " A poll released Monday showed Ernst and Democratic challenger Bruce Braley tied .
Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin attacked GOP hopeful Joni Ernst last week . Ernst called his comments offensive in an interview with Fox News on Monday . The Iowa senator said he was "appalled" by the remarks and that they were "not appropriate." A poll released Monday showed Ernst and Democratic challenger Bruce Braley tied .