Joni Ernst canceled a preplanned meeting with the Des Moines Register last week . The seat would be a crucial pickup for Republicans on their quest to retake the upper chamber . Ernst said 'it was quite evident ' the paper would back her opponent , which they did . The Iowa Republican Party has been trying to get its message out about Ernst's stance on immigration and other issues in recent weeks.
Joni Ernst canceled a preplanned meeting with the Des Moines Register last week . Ernst said 'it was quite evident ' the paper would back her opponent , which they did . The Iowa Republican Party has been trying to get its message out about Ernst's stance on immigration and other issues in recent weeks.