BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Ernst in MAGA crosshairs, Libertarian still exploring
Originally published on Dec. 8
MAGA activists are increasingly unhappy with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and looking for someone to run against her in Iowa’s 2026 Senate primary.
If conservatives aren’t able to stop Ernst from winning the nomination, they may have a place to park their protest votes in the general election. Libertarian Thomas Laehn again confirmed to Bleeding Heartland he’s seriously considering a Senate bid.
Read more at Bleeding Heartland
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