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Virginia Traxler's avatar

Thanks for this, Barry, and I agree with your horror at the change in our senior senator. The only caveat for me is, I don’t blame his age. I give him full responsibility. I think holding on to power has removed any vestige of moral clarity.

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Chris Hayden's avatar

I hope I'm wrong, but it appears to me that Senator Grassley has something in his background that he would rather not be divulged. His gratitude of having President Trump's endorsement several years ago and his reluctance to question how more tariffs will likely have a negative impact on our Country's prosperity are also cause for concern. The original Trump Tariffs destroyed sales of Soybeans to China and China now buys from Brazil, where labor costs are much lower and they no longer need us as a supplier. Mr. Trump promised 'big oil' that if they helped him win election, he'd do away with mandates. One large mandate is Ethanol in gasoline. Half of Iowa's corn production goes for Ethanol, with several companies processing it. C'mon Senator, use your wisdom to be a Statesman rather than a 'yes' man.

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