Letter to the Editor - Question for Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate

Decorah Vikings win, City Council votes, New Referenda on the ballot — we're the one telling Decorah's story. Donate now. Dear Editor, Iowa Republican Representative and U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson has repeatedly said in interviews that she feels the financial pain of Americans in this economy because her family struggles to keep food in the fridge, despite the fact that she is a documented millionaire based on recent financial disclosures. The Iowa Democratic Party alleges Hinson was recently caught lying about selling all her shares in individual company stock when she took office while she advocates for legislation that would ban stock trading for members of Congress. Disclosures revealed that despite her pledge to sell her stock, Hinson's husband retained between $1 and $5 million in individual stock in his former company. Despite this, Hinson recently called herself a "working mom" and said, "I know what is facing our families here in Iowa." "Well, I am at the heart of everything a working mom, and whether it is, you know, refueling the, the minivan or restocking my fridge for our teenager boys, uh.. I, I know what is facing our families here in Iowa," Hinson said. Hinson also tried to suggest her house experiences food insecurity saying her children complain about the lack of food in their house. Can Ashley explain to us in simple terms why she cant afford to feed her family even being a millionaire? Character and facts matter, and Hinson owes Iowans a explanation how a millionaire can be suffering under her own policies. Randy Haugen, Decorah, Iowa Discover what's happening near you! The free DecorahNews.com newsletter brings updates, inspiring stories, and practical tips right to your inbox.