Fact Checker: Attack ad accuses Ernst of making Iowans ‘squeal’

An Iowa Democratic Party attack ad called “Making Iowans Squeal” launched last month, accusing U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican up for reelection this year, of being loyal to special interest backers and not to her constituents. The attack ad is a nod to her viral “Make Washington Squeal” TV ad during her 2014 run for office.

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This Fact Checker was researched and written by B.A. Morelli and Michaela Ramm of The Gazette. The episode is hosted by Michaela Ramm, and cohosted by B.A. Morelli and Molly Duffy. The episode was produced by Stephen Schmidt and the music is Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod.

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