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JUST IN: RINO Senator Joni Ernst Reportedly Will Not Seek Re-Election Despite Appeals from the Trump White House to Do So
Gateway Pundit ^ | August 29, 2025 | Cullen Linebargar

Posted on 08/29/2025 10:43:39 AM PDT by Macho MAGA Man

The state of Iowa will have a chance to upgrade its congressional delegation next year, though the White House understandably wanted to play it safe.

CBS reported, Senator Joni Ernst (RINO-IA) will not be seeking reelection to the Senate next year. An official announcement is scheduled for Thursday.

Ernst has served in the Senate since 2015.

A source told CBS that Ernst had told people close to her that she intends to serve only two terms and will enter the private sector.

This news will come as a disappointment to the White House, as President Trump had urged Ernst to run again for the Senate. The reason for this is that incumbency is a powerful asset and there is no stomach for a nasty primary.

However, there is tremendous potential for a true MAGA candidate to emerge. This is necessary considering Ernst’s deviations from America-first conservatism.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Local News; Politics
KEYWORDS: joniernst; senate; trumprino
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How do y'all feel about this?
1 posted on 08/29/2025 10:43:39 AM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
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To: Macho MAGA Man

She is unpredictable. Sometimes MAGA sometimes Mitch McConnell’s A team.


2 posted on 08/29/2025 10:48:24 AM PDT by vivenne (7Come to think of it. Fact)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

“This is necessary considering Ernst’s deviations from America-first conservatism.”

Yes indeed.

A real Opp to bring on a Mega MAGA Warrior!


3 posted on 08/29/2025 10:49:24 AM PDT by Macoozie (Roll MAGA, roll!)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Not a big loss. She came on strong as a conservative but allowed herself to be coopted into the Country Club RINO set and became a profound disappointment.


4 posted on 08/29/2025 10:49:53 AM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Progressivism is socialism. Venezuela is how it ends.)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Twelve years is enough. During her terms, Iowa has turned from purple to solid red.

If she were in Pennsylvania or New Mexico, I would feel different, but there should be some good talent in Iowa. She also gave enough notice.


5 posted on 08/29/2025 10:50:10 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Good riddance.


6 posted on 08/29/2025 10:50:46 AM PDT by ArcadeQuarters (You can't remove RINOs by voting for them!)
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To: vivenne

Better find someone folky to counter the guy the democrats have running. I’m finding this terrible news. She was hounded by nasty people. Why should she run? What exactly did she do to get the easily obtained RINO tag? What bills did she say no to?


7 posted on 08/29/2025 10:57:12 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: napscoordinator
What exactly did she do to get the easily obtained RINO tag?

She did not do exactly as Trump demanded. She was a big upgrade from the liberal Tom Harkin. But nothing less than complete obedience is acceptable to MAGA.
8 posted on 08/29/2025 11:03:24 AM PDT by In_Iowa_not_from
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To: In_Iowa_not_from

Yup.


9 posted on 08/29/2025 11:04:57 AM PDT by sphinx
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To: Macho MAGA Man

I think I donated to her campaign many, many moons ago.


10 posted on 08/29/2025 11:07:00 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: In_Iowa_not_from

The conservatives are their own worst enemy. We had a great 2026 for the senate until the conservatives became spoiled brats. Oh well. They’ll blame it on cheating. That moldy excuse is the answer for everything.


11 posted on 08/29/2025 11:10:20 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Big yawn.


12 posted on 08/29/2025 11:18:25 AM PDT by Biblebelter
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To: In_Iowa_not_from

2026 is not a good year to put a potential swing seat in play. And ... Iowa.

Republican primaries in Iowa have been known to get, uh, colorful. Maybe Todd Akin will come out of retirement, base his campaign on having the biggest Trump tattoo in the state on his butt, and flash it in the televised debate. In Iowa, that could make him the MAGA darling and clinch the nomination.

Then he’ll handle snakes and speak in tongues in the general election campaign and boot another winnable race.

In Iowa, it’s possible.

Just for the record, I like Iowa. A lot. I am just fearful of Republican primaries in Iowa. Has the state GOP gotten better on vetting candidates?


13 posted on 08/29/2025 11:22:02 AM PDT by sphinx
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Well, bye.


14 posted on 08/29/2025 11:24:05 AM PDT by roving
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To: napscoordinator

Was it her that gave Sec Pete Hegseth a hard time?


15 posted on 08/29/2025 11:32:21 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: napscoordinator

They’ll blame it on cheating. That moldy excuse is the answer for everything

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You’re soooo predictable.

Total rino.


16 posted on 08/29/2025 11:37:20 AM PDT by cuz1961
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To: Macho MAGA Man

I consider her a disappointment. Too much of an establishment.

I say the same for Deb Fisher in Nebraska.

And Shelly Capito is way too far liberal for the state of West “by God” Virginia.

You see a pattern here? They are all women. The only true conservative women in the senate is Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee. Even Katie Brit from Alabama is too establishment.

MAGA can do much better than this slate of milquetoast.


17 posted on 08/29/2025 11:41:05 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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To: sphinx

How about current Governor Kim Reynolds?


18 posted on 08/29/2025 11:43:37 AM PDT by pkajj
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Democrats picked up a state senate seat recently in a special election.


19 posted on 08/29/2025 11:44:25 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

The seat is now open to a nasty Democrat .
I think Joni and Kim Reynolds are tired of the nastiness of politics.
Who would want the job?
And Grassley is 92


20 posted on 08/29/2025 11:46:17 AM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (“I don't really care, Margaret.””)
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