Dubuque Telegraph Herald Endorses Chuck Grassley for Re-Election
Dubuque Telegraph Herald | Editorial Board
“Grassley crossed party lines to support the infrastructure bill, something that earned him a degree of grief from his own party.”
“Still, it is impossible to discount the political clout Grassley carries. The breadth of his experience makes him an effective legislator on behalf of the state. Heading into another farm bill, Grassley can be counted to do right by Iowa farmers. Likewise, if anyone can champion the need for returning air service to Dubuque, it’s Grassley.”
“Though he’s not held political office, Franken has mastered the politician’s gift of gab — something he would do well to moderate. His bluntness and seemingly off-the-cuff remarks repeatedly have garnered criticism and, in some cases, have overshadowed the points he was trying to make. While he has a good grasp of the issues, discussion with Franken can veer from the substantive to typical Democratic talking points.”
“Franken’s black-and-white perspective on many issues — some of which have plenty of gray to them — make it seem unlikely that he will help bring bipartisanship to a U.S. Congress that desperately needs it.”
“Ultimately, Grassley has been effective in office. He chaired the committee that passed Part D Medicare coverage of prescription drugs and continues to work on lowering drug prices. The fact that hearing aids are available over-the-counter as of this week is owing to Grassley legislation. He was ahead of the curve as the author of the wind energy tax credit. He seeks to expand Pell grants for trade certificate programs. And he continues to be vigilant in his commitment to watchdog spending.”
