I heard a caller this morning on Brietbart say that Joni Ernst has been a big disappointment. Not only has she turned RINO but she is not receptive to constituents - this from caller.
If true, I hope it comes out in the vetting process.
...Like a Talkin’ Gowdy.
Phooey!
Never put too much cognizance in a single anonymous caller on any site. Could be a seminar caller or surrogate of those whom Joni Ernst defeated in election. Any poll, however flawed, is better than an anecdotal single caller.
The caller was only partially correct. Joni didn't "turn" RINO. She has always been an establishment Republican, and furthermore, she was associated with Mitt Romney (back when Mitt was still interested in Iowa). Joni's senate campaign was quirky and it worked (it didn't hurt that her opponent - Bruce Braley - was so alarmingly BAD), but as far as shaking up the establishment in DC, she's about as much a genuine "maverick" as John McCain. So far, she has only helped to keep the beltway hogs' trough full and their 'nads 100% intact.
She has been a big disappointment to me so far, but I will concede that she is actually an interesting character... albeit not one with any particular qualifications for being VP.
Mr. niteowl77