by Art Smith
Following are updates on races that are particularly important to Iowa:
Tom Harkin (D) is reelected to the US Senate.
Bruce Braley (D) reelected as Iowa District 1 US Congressman.
Dave Loebsack (D) reelected as Iowa District 2 US Congressman.
Leonard Boswell (D) reelected as Iowa District 3 US Congressman.
Tom Latham (R) is reelected as Iowa District 4 US Congressman.
Steve King (R) reelected as Iowa District 5 US Congressman.
Iowa Constitution Amendment passed.
Bill McCarthy (D) reelected as Polk Country Sheriff.
The Iowa State House and Senate races are still not all settled at this writing. However, it appears that Democrats like have a majority in both houses again.
by Art Smith
It’s time to say goodbye to unions. Their time has come and gone. The real original value of unions have long since been replaced by state and federal laws that drive a significant amount of basic workers rights, and the labor market itself now drives a majority...
