Joni Ernst Town Hall Backlash

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Ernst challenger on backlash to Medicaid comment

'You're hearing people call her Joni Hearse': Ernst challenger on backlash to Medicaid comment

Democratic Iowa state Representative J.D. Scholten joins Nicolle Wallace to discuss his decision to challenge Senator Joni Ernst after she told a town hall that “we all are going to die” in response to concerns over Medicaid cuts.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Joni Ernst Gets New Challenger After Medicaid Backlash

Iowa Democrat J.D. Scholten has announced that he is entering the 2026 race for Republican Senator Joni Ernst 's seat. The decision was "prompted in part" by controversial remarks Ernst made about possible Medicaid cuts, ABC News reported. Newsweek contacted Scholten and Ernst for comment on Tuesday via email outside regular office hours.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Joni Ernst challenger JD Scholten motivated to run following town hall comments

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is facing a new Democratic challenger in J.D. Scholten, after he claimed her recent comments at a town hall motivated him to jump in the race. Ernst is up for reelection in 2026 and was only facing one Democratic challenger until her Parkersburg,

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Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying ‘we all are going to die’

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to ...

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Sen. Joni Ernst doubles down on 'We all are going to die' quip with sarcastic response

WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst doubles down on 'We all are going to die' quip with sarcastic response KCCI did reach out to the senator's team and is waiting to hear back. Ernst is up for reelection in 2026.

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‘Absolutely Bonkers:’ Sen. Joni Ernst Issues Cringe-Worthy, Sarcastic Apology from a Cemetery Over 'We’re All Going to Die' Remark

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is facing more backlash after issuing a cringeworthy non-apology on social media over remarks she made ...

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Sen. Joni Ernst posts response to viral town hall comments

"I'm really, really glad that I did not have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well," Ernst said in the video.

Joni Ernst hires campaign manager, signaling run for reelection in 2026

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced the hiring of a campaign manager Wednesday, seemingly confirming her plan to run for ...

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