In a local Iowa state race, the Republicans are engaging in vicious mudslinging and spending large amounts of money for a small state representative seat. The race is between Jeremy True, endorsed by current representative Sharon Steckman, and Christian Hermansen, who recently moved back to Iowa. The Republicans are running attack ads filled with lies and distortions against True, leading some to believe that they are trying to hide weaknesses in their own candidate. This tactic goes against the traditional “not nice” rule of Iowa politics. True, on the other hand, is focused on representing his whole district regardless of party affiliation. The hope is that state campaigns can return to a more civil and fair discourse in the future. The reporter notes that they used to joke about the strict social boundaries in Iowa, but it seems that this rule is no longer being followed in the current political climate. The article highlights the need for campaigns to be informative and honest rather than resorting to skewed and dirty tactics.
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