Despite appointing two of the three judges siding in favor of Reynolds’ effort to reinstate a 2018 abortion ban, Iowa Supreme Court split on a ruling, leaving the ban blocked.
Upside: This is a solid win for Iowans and their reproductive rights.
Downside: The Iowa Democratic Party was utterly dependent on this as a wedge issue last election cycle and has proven inept at adapting strategy; unless they can find a way to win over voters, they’re likely going to get creamed harder.
Eh, nothing to be ashamed of.
Is it your fault the Iowa Democratic Party has grown incompetent?
Is it your fault partisan politics is getting more volatile and detached from actual important issues?
Look beyond the partisan politics and Iowa still has much to enjoy. There’s tremendous opportunity to make of the state what you will.