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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Warren Picks Up Key Iowa Endorsement
Des Moines Register: “Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen is endorsing Elizabeth Warren for president, moving off the sidelines in the final weeks of the caucus cycle after previously saying she did not plan to endorse anyone.”
https://politicalwire.com/2020/01/18/warren-picks-up-key-iowa-endorsement/
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Undecided
She's a great ally to have! https://www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/petersen/
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Janet is the first Iowa woman elected to serve as the Senate Democratic Leader, and may also hold a record for having the most children while serving in public office. She is serving her second term in the Iowa Senate after serving six terms in the Iowa House of Representatives. She represents Senate District 18 on the northwest side of Des Moines.
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Janet is a passionate advocate for children and families. As a young girl, Janet saw first-hand how life can change in an instant when her dad died of melanoma. Fortunately for Janet and her sister Barb, their mom had an education to fall back on which prevented them from slipping into poverty. That is one of the reasons Janet is a strong supporter of public education and equal pay for equal work.
Janet’s mom has always been a strong, steady force in her life. She taught her the importance of showing up for people, just as friends, family and neighbors did for them when they needed help the most. Janet carries that belief with her, showing up for Iowans with policies that can help them succeed in life and regain their footing when life throws an unexpected curveball.
Outside of the legislature, Janet founded a nonprofit organization called Healthy Birth Day, Inc., with four other Des Moines area moms. The organization is best known for its Count the Kicks campaign that educates parents-to-be on how to track their babies’ movements to reduce their risk of stillbirth. Its lifesaving message has spread around the globe with parents-to-be using the free Count the Kicks app in all 50 states and 150 countries.
Janet is the first Iowa woman elected to serve as the Senate Democratic Leader, and may also hold a record for having the most children while serving in public office. She is serving her second term in the Iowa Senate after serving six terms in the Iowa House of Representatives. She represents Senate District 18 on the northwest side of Des Moines.
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Janet is a passionate advocate for children and families. As a young girl, Janet saw first-hand how life can change in an instant when her dad died of melanoma. Fortunately for Janet and her sister Barb, their mom had an education to fall back on which prevented them from slipping into poverty. That is one of the reasons Janet is a strong supporter of public education and equal pay for equal work.
Janet’s mom has always been a strong, steady force in her life. She taught her the importance of showing up for people, just as friends, family and neighbors did for them when they needed help the most. Janet carries that belief with her, showing up for Iowans with policies that can help them succeed in life and regain their footing when life throws an unexpected curveball.
Outside of the legislature, Janet founded a nonprofit organization called Healthy Birth Day, Inc., with four other Des Moines area moms. The organization is best known for its Count the Kicks campaign that educates parents-to-be on how to track their babies’ movements to reduce their risk of stillbirth. Its lifesaving message has spread around the globe with parents-to-be using the free Count the Kicks app in all 50 states and 150 countries.
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She's also one to watch in future for Iowa Governor and/or DC Senator in future!
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden