In 2005, ‘Iowa Nice’ Ernst Helped to Oust Veterans From Local Board After They Opposed Her Candidacy

She’s built her campaign as the nice lady next door, butJoni Ernst comes from a town that's more House of Cards than Little House on the Prairie.

Ben Jacobs

Published Oct. 13 2014 5:45AM EDT 

Ben Jacobs

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