2016 IA Senate race: on Principles & Values

Jay Williams Iowa: Truth, Life and Love--my values & American values

I honor Truth (with a capital "T") because, It just is--regardless of what we may think, say or do about it--it is. That's what makes it Truth.

I honor Life by living it fully and joyfully; by trying to share and preserve it in ways that allow good will and ease pain and suffering.

I honor Love by trying to follow what all great wisdom traditions teach: that we must at all times love Truth, ourselves and each other with everything we have.

I believe these values--my values--are both American and spiritual values that, in the public's best interest, should be placed above the love of money, special interests, intentional ignorance, willful denial, and guile for personal gain--and sooner rather than later.

Jay Williams Iowa: Ordained ULC minister and United Methodist Lay Servant

Tom Fiegen: Progressive battling for the soul of the Democratic party

He continued, "This is a real battle for the soul of the Democratic party. Are we really with the people? Who are the people who are really with you, and who are the people who are only with you until push comes to shove?"

Describing himself as a progressive Democrat, Fiegen is the oldest of 11 children who was raised on a diversified family farm. Previously, Fiegen served in the Iowa State Senate and has spent 27 years providing bankruptcy services to family farmers and small businesses.