Iowa House debate turns personal with corruption allegations
DES MOINES, Iowa — The second debate for Iowa’s open House seat quickly turned into an exchange of personal attacks over financial corruption and exploiting one another’s families during the campaign.
TL;DR
- Republican Joe Mitchell and Democratic Rep. Lindsay James clashed in the second debate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.
- James accused Mitchell of exploiting a photo of her daughter in an attack ad.
- Mitchell denied the accusation and accused James of using a photo of his family.
- James alleged Mitchell personally benefited from laws he helped pass, including using taxpayer dollars for a housing development that includes his home.
- Mitchell denied using tax credits for his home and accused James of hating rural Iowa.
- The debate featured accusations of lying and rigging the system from both candidates.