Despite appointing two of the three judges siding in favor of Reynolds’ effort to reinstate a 2018 abortion ban, Iowa Supreme Court split on a ruling, leaving the ban blocked.
Upside: This is a solid win for Iowans and their reproductive rights.
Downside: The Iowa Democratic Party was utterly dependent on this as a wedge issue last election cycle and has proven inept at adapting strategy; unless they can find a way to win over voters, they’re likely going to get creamed harder.
I am honestly jealous that people remember this time. I moved to Iowa in 2016 and love everything about this place outside of the state politics.
There was a shift. I went to my small town festival, a place where the most politics I had ever seen was maybe a stall with a candidate talking to people. Last time I went there were people with giant flags, shirts, so many oakleys, and just making such a big deal about it. I never went back to it, it got so loud that we couldn’t even enjoy a festival without them coming out to yell at everyone. Everyone got so angry so quickly.
Yeah, I’ve definitely experienced the same. It’s unfortunate as it’s pretty cool to actually live in a state where you can actually meet candidates. I’ve also met so many wonderful people, despite the politics. I am here for the long haul (bought a house and everything). Hopefully it shifts back eventually.