Republican faces backlash from Trump loyalists in new Iowa focus group

Systemic Error Podcast · Oct 16, 2026 · 5m

What happened

AlterNet reports that none of the rural and suburban Iowa voters in a focus group—all of whom voted for Donald Trump in 2024—said they were supporting or leaning toward Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson. Some were considering Democrat Josh Turek, though they wanted clearer explanations of his plans.

Participants called Hinson “out of touch” and a longtime Trump “yes” vote whose changing positions appeared politically convenient. Several questioned her wealth and motives for serving in office, while acknowledging her vote against congressional stock trading and…