The top two leaders in the Iowa legislature reject the idea the “anti-establishment” fervor among the nation’s voters this year will trickle down and doom incumbents like them running for reelection to the Iowa House and Senate. Republican House Speaker Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake and Senate Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs are predicting higher voter turn-out this November.
Upmeyer says having Donald Trump as the G-O-P’s presumptive nominee presents a “great opportunity” for Republican candidates at the state level.
Gronstal endorsed Hillary Clinton the day before the Iowa Caucuses. He predicts voters energized by Bernie Sanders will stick with the Democratic Party.
The two legislative leaders made their comments during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that will air Friday night on Iowa Public Television.
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