Even if you are gullible enough to believe that Joni Ernst is looking at Social Security with anything other than bad intent, this 'behind closed doors' comment is a terrible look for her
Iowa senator Joni Ernst, who should know better than to say dumb things while cameras whir. Photo: Pete Marovich/Getty Images You’d think Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, would be particularly aware of the political risks of saying stupid things at obscure events.
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