Joni Ernst on Jobs

Co-sponsored National Right to Work Act

Joni Ernst: Yes. Co-sponsored National Right to Work Act bill.

Theresa Greenfield: No. Supports PRO Act, "which would strengthen workers' rights."

Maybe index minimum wage to GDP, but not same for all states

Raising the minimum wage would not improve the economy

Instead of responding directly, Ernst said Braley's proposal to raise the minimum wage would not improve the economy. She said her state Senate record shows the right way to boost the economy.

Top priority: Jobs and economy

"Jobs and economy," said State Senator Joni Ernst.

"Balancing the budget," answered former State Attorney Matt Whitaker.

"Grow the economy," said Dr. Sam Clovis.

With an ever growing list of Republican candidates the biggest challenge, right now, may be standing out in a crowded field. "I am a strong conservative and I have a proven record in the Iowa State Senate. Others may say that having a record is a good thing, but in this case I will gladly put up my conservative record," said Ernst.

"I am certainly not the status quo, and I won't rep

Let ex-cons apply freely, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, `Eliminate Barriers to Housing and Employment for Those Who Have Successfully Completed their Sentence?`

[Ed.: `Ban the Box` refers to a checkbox that applicants must check when applying for jobs or housing, indicating whether they have an arrest record or a felony conviction.] Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.