Cindy Axne victory ‘proved tonight we’re not a red state,’ Iowa Democrat says Lee Rood, Des Moines RegisterPublished 11:35 p.m. CT Nov. 6, 2018 For Iowa Democrats, Cindy Axne’s decisive and early victory Tuesday night over U.S. Rep. David Young set the mood for a mid-term described by many as exhilarating and monumental. “It’s been a great night for…
Axne says voters elected her to ‘bust through’ DC gridlock NOVEMBER 8, 2018 BY O. Kay Henderson Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne says voters from Iowa’s third district are sending her to Washington to collaborate, negotiate and resolve complex issues. “I truly believe that people are frustrated with what’s happening out in Washington. Decisions…
Cindy Axne (D – West Des Moines), Congresswoman-Elect for Iowa’s 3rd District, says she sees opportunities to work with President Trump on infrastructure, prescription drug prices and other issues.
We’re Fired Up and Ready To Go!’, Cindy Axne Part of Historic Group of Iowa Women NOVEMBER 7, 2018, BY DAVE PRICE DES MOINES, Iowa–Sleep for Cindy Axne would have to come later. Wednesday morning, only about three hours after her election night celebrating ended, the West Des Moines businesswoman started her first full day as Iowa…
Des Moines Register: LTE: Republican says she can’t vote for Young again Nov. 3, 2018 Carrie Norris, Carlisle I have been a lifelong Republican. In fact, I voted for Rep. David Young twice. I will not be voting for him again. Last year, Young told my coworkers at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that he…
Daily Nonpareil: Research candidates’ stances on health care before voting November 1, 2018 By Judith Stark, Clive In the lead up to Election Day this year, I’ve heard Republican candidates suggest that state high-risk pools would be a good replacement for the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurers be required to cover individuals that have a…
Des Moines Register: Axne and Hubbell will seek better health care (Letter to the editor) November 2, 2018 By Diane Glass, Des Moines For people who have pre-existing conditions or a disability, daily life brings ongoing anxiety. Will Medicaid pay for a person to help me dress for the day so I can go to…
Omaha World Herald: Axne sees better life for Iowans (Letter to the editor) November 1, 2018 By Jill Fender, Glenwood I met Cindy Axne when she spoke at a luncheon I attended in October 2017. She had recently announced her run for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd District. She talked about her parents, who raised their…
Daily Nonpareil: Cindy Axne the right choice for 3rd District (Letter to the editor) November 1, 2018 By Ed Noethe, Council Bluffs Congressman David Young has consistently voted to repeal federal law which prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions. Cindy Axne supports requiring health insurers to cover pre-existing conditions. Mr. Young’s…
Dallas County News: Support for Cindy Axne (Letter to the editor) November 1, 2018 By John Riemenschneider, Des Moines I’m an Army Veteran. I’m all too familiar with the psychological hardships faced by many of my fellow servicemembers. Veterans, especially those who require ongoing mental health treatment, are very often marginalized and overlooked, and don’t…