What the fuck is wrong with Iowa ?

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11. Iowan from Northeast part of the state here...

I just can't believe how much traction Ernst seems to be getting. I always thought we were a fairly balanced state with one Democratic and one Republican senator. I just can't see how the state that voted to keep Tom Harkin around for so long would replace him with this person.

The "chicken" episode is being played up a lot by the Republicans. Bruce (I can call him by his first name since I know him personally) insists he never threatened to sue the chicken lady, but only went to the homeowner association to get a clarification on the rules about livestock. I grew up on a farm and am very aware of what chickens leave behind...no bare feet unless you don't mind stepping in it. I would also be upset to have chickens free ranging on my property. The one article I read from a newspaper quoted Chicken Lady as agreeing to keep them penned up when confronted about the association requirements. But then she added something about "Except when the Braley's weren't there to see if they were still penned up. That didn't seem very neighborly of her either!