Democratic candidate Matt Campbell, who is challenging Republican Rep. Steve King in Iowa’s 5th Congressional District, has issued a stinging response to
“„When you look at the history of Mr. King’s statements, it reflects a pattern. Instead of focusing on moving America forward, King is busy making polarizing statements. Comments such as these are why I’m running against Steve King for new leadership in Iowa’s 5th District.
“„We have seen that members of the GOP have distanced themselves from his remarks — notably by Republican House candidate Gardner’s move to cancel a fundraiser in which King was to speak and the Northern Colorado Tea Party leader saying King’s comments do not reflect tea party values. This shows that individuals on both sides of the aisle take issue with King’s comments.
“„King’s polarizing statements and failure to lead is preventing the people he represents here in Iowa’s fifth district from having their needs met.
“„The fact that liberals have risen to attack me and call me names without rebutting my assertions concedes my point. … When they start calling you names you know they’ve lost the argument.