DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Monday night she had been very consistent in her views on Supreme Court justices despite supporting a vote on President Donald Trumps nominee while working with other Republicans to block a nomination by President Barack Obama.
Ernst was asked about her seemingly contradictory stands during a televised debate with Democrat Theresa Greenfield that touched on topics ranging from the Supreme Court and Trumps tax returns to health care and racial justice.
Ernst said this nomination is different than in 2016 because Republicans control both the Senate and presidency, unlike in 2016, so the GOP actions four years ago didn’t conflict with the party’s current stand.
Ive been very consistent on this,” Ernst said, adding that she wouldn’t let the radical left” expand…