Still not done bloviating about her accomplishments, Ernst finally got the point.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026having been raised in a family who has given me so much love and support, now as our family ages and grows,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it\u2019s my time for me to give back to them. After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will not be seeking reelection in 2026. This was no easy decision,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding to her previous point, the RINO said, \u201cI love my state and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s the very reason why I decided to wear our nation\u2019s uniform and run for elected office in the first place. I never imagined<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that this farm girl would have the opportunity to serve as a lieutenant colonel and then as a United States Senator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
all in America. And by the grace of God, 11 years ago, Iowans elected me as the first female combat veteran to the US Senate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Providing more context, she noted, \u201cThey did so with a mission in mind, to make Washington squeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And I\u2019m proud to say we have delivered. We\u2019ve cut waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government, and reined in overburdensome rules and regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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