I’m old enough to remember Trump’s New Year’s Resolution… 🤦‍♂️

Make Affordability, Not War! 🇺🇸

Praying for my former Venezuelan teammates and their families along with the men and women of our military that this administration has put in harm’s way.

Don’t sleep on Iowa! Another special election win for Dems! 🇺🇸

Reminder that Trump alleged that China committed to buying at least 12 MMT of U.S. soybeans in the final months of 2025, which is about 15 MMT short of 2024. Currently, China has purchased 6.4 MMT of soybeans this year… 53% 😔

A moody, rainy Christmas here in Sioux City but nevertheless Merry Christmas!!! 🎄

The news about Howie Klein passing is tough. He’s been so supportive of my efforts over the years. Cheers to an amazing human!

Our annual making of lefse and krumkake for the holidays! 🎄 Thank you to my aunt and uncle for hosting.

After doing some research, it appears that there are only 2 people in the history of our country that have played a professional sport while also being an elected official at the same time, Tom Pridemore and myself. Cheers to you, Tom. 🍻 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Pri...

What did he actually do?

Interesting conversation this morning at the NIPCO/REC Joint Legislative Meeting. We discussed rate increases, data centers and the future of energy.

Good morning 🥶

Please support LOCAL businesses and restaurants! There are a lot of folks trying to keep their doors open this holiday season.

Iowa’s retirement system is one of the best, but the Governor’s D.O.G.E. task force puts IPERS at risk. We're asking our Republican colleagues to stand with us and keep IPERS strong and untouched. #ialegis

I guess Feenstra is more focused on his height than attendance… 🤷‍♂️

If you’re in Iowa House District 7, go vote for Rachel Burns today!!! 🇺🇸

In the last 10 years, China has bought at least 22.6mmt of U.S. soybeans (2018 being the lone exception). To date in 2025, China has bought just under 3mmt. $12B to U.S. farmers $40B to Argentina

Attended the NW Iowa AEA-Superintendent legislative meeting this morning. Two takeaways: ✅ 90% of public schools in Iowa have a decrease in enrollment ✅ Even Republican superintendents are very disappointed with public education legislation from the past few years

Coffee is great but have you tried stepping outside when it’s 0 to wake you up… 🥶

The Trump Administration needs to step in. At a minimum: 1. Don’t let Tyson close Lexington without putting the plant up for sale. 2. Restore mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling. 3. Take on the monopoly power inside the meatpacking industry.

I expect the Trump Administration spin will be that they’re “pro worker” for paying overtime…

How much effort and energy the GOP spent on a 22 point Trump district to barely win is the take away of this Tennessee Special Election. Expect to see more GOP retirements soon.

We are now in December and China is not even close to the 12 MMT of soybeans that Trump indicated they agreed to for 2025.

From @dailykos.com about how Iowa and Nebraska have had the largest GDP losses in 🇺🇸 in 2025. Not great.

To date, China has purchased less than 2 million metric tons (mmt) of the “agreed” 12 mmt of soybeans this year. This administration continues to get played by China.

With under a week to go until the Special Election, @aftynbehn.bsky.social is within 2 points in a Trump +22 district!!! Who is going to help her phone bank, door knock, donate, etc.?!?!? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Wapello County Democrats posted great photos of the event on their Facebook page.

Always enjoy the annual @ibewinternational.bsky.social L.U. 231’s Holiday Lighted Parade in Sioux City!!!

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It’s interesting that one plant closing is all over the news but nothing about the nearly 107,000 cattle farmers/ranchers that have gone out of business in the last 5 years due to packers monopoly…

Had a great time speaking on behalf of @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social last night in Centerville at the Rural Unity Forum! 🇺🇸

Got to speak about many things at tonight’s regional Iowa Cattlemen’s dinner, especially my concern of South American beef influx here without Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). 🇺🇸

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“It never rains in Southern California…” Cheering on Hawkeye football with my dad for his birthday! 🏈

Can’t think of a better thing to spend taxpayers money on… 🤦‍♂️

Spent yesterday out in Calhoun County door knocking for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social with my friend @jdscholten.bsky.social! The winds of change are here, even out in Western Iowa, and it’s time we elect more Democrats up and down the ballot. Support Rachel for House District 7 on December 9th!

Wait. President Trump is IN the Epstein Files?!?!?!?! 🤯 That can’t be good.

I enjoyed spending the day with @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social as we went to Carroll, Sac City, door knocked in Rockwell City and finished things up in Fort Dodge. Josh’s U.S. Senate campaign is building something special here in Iowa! 🇺🇸

Today, @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and I got to door knock for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social today in Rockwell City. Special Election for Iowa House District 7 is on December 9. 🇺🇸

Despite the one good arm, I spent the morning serving cheesy potatoes to veterans. Thank you to HyVee for putting this on every year. Thank you to all of the veterans! 🙏🇺🇸

Here are my committee assignments for the next legislative session starting in January. 🇺🇸

🚨 Tomorrow in Carroll and Fort Dodge you’ll find @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and me! Come swing by! 🇺🇸

Just thinking about my quote from April… “At the national level, if Schumer is still leader, I don't know if I'm as interested. I think we need generational change, and that's I think part of the thing that's been holding us back in Iowa is the overall Democratic brand.”

Eager for Senate Democrats to start matching the moment. 🇺🇸

First snow of the year here in Sioux City! ❄️

The DOJ should investigate the meatpackers corruption! 🇺🇸

Surgery to repair my left torn bicep went well. Let the healing begin…

In Colorado, they feed children. In Iowa, our Governor turned down (on Xmas Eve) Federal funds to feed kids in the summer… In Colorado, the economy is growing and people are moving there. In Iowa, we have one of the worst economies in the country and kids move away…

Dems need to run everywhere in 2026! Just be yourself and make it about where you’re running. In 2018, I ran for Congress in a district Trump won by 27 and I nearly upset a 20 year incumbent. 2026 has same potential. A chance to expand the map is there! 🇺🇸

While national folks talk about NYC, Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia, my race of the the night is the Avoca, IA City Council where two candidates got 8 votes and the third got 7… Luckily, it was for three spots and all candidates move forward. 🇺🇸