Joni Ernst: Pelosi's 'Power Grab' in Iowa Congressional Election Foreshadows Dangers of HR1

During Senate Republicans’ weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) foreshadowed one legislative danger that would become reality if Democrats’ massive electoral power grab, HR 1, were to be signed into law.

Ernst joined fellow Republicans in warning against the federal takeover of elections that is present within HR 1, a move that Democrats hope to pass. Arguing against the election overhaul that would ultimately erase state and local jurisdiction over elections, Ernst cited the current situation with Iowa’s second congressional district.

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