DES MOINES, Iowa – Four relatively unknown Iowa Democrats are competing in a primary Tuesday to take on Republican Sen.
Joni Ernst, an endeavor viewed as a long shot when better-known prospects last year took a pass on running. But Ernst's slip in approval and the rallying of Iowa and national Democrats, and especially their money, behind one of the four has the race receiving a second look.
For now, Ernst still is in a strong position heading into the fall. But as Democrats are increasingly bullish about their prospects in places such as Arizona and Colorado, the Iowa race is getting renewed attention as a potential battleground that could help the party regain the Senate majority. “I can’t say she’s in a shaky position,” said J.