I have some news:
Mayor Brett Barker to run for House District 51
Nevada, IA – Mayor of Nevada and Story County Republican Chair Brett Barker has announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 51, currently represented by Representative Dave Deyoe, who has announced his
One of the best podcast episodes that I have ever listened to is
@NikkiHaley
on the
@benshapiro
show. There are few people on the national stage that I respect like Nikki Haley. She embodies true leadership.
When I first started pharmacy advocacy a decade ago, I always had to define PBMs. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to grab a coffee with the First Lady of Florida and unprompted by me or knowing what I do she brought up PBM reform as a national issue. 1/
In a few months, we will have a nominee, but the beauty of the caucus is what we all get to meet the candidates and ask questions and cast the first votes in the process. We’ve had a very talented field with great choices, but last month I made the decision to cast my vote for
We are 4 weeks from the
#iacaucus
and
@NikkiHaley
is the candidate that can best beat Joe Biden and help conservatives win up and down the ballot from coast to coast in November!
#TeamHaley
This morning the
@YoungIowaGOP
ran our peers from
@yrnational
through a true Iowa mock caucus.
@NikkiHaley
had a commanding win with 38% of the vote. Looks like there’s a desire for a new generation of conservative leader.
#iacaucus
We did it! Thank you all for your encouragement and support. We are grateful that the voters of House District 51 have put their trust in me to be the Republican nominee. We are proud of the positive campaign that we ran. Time to take a breath and then on to November!
It was so great to meet one of my leadership role models, Ambassador
@NikkiHaley
, while kicking off the campaign to send
@joniernst
back to the United States Senate!
I love the Iowa Caucus and it was an honor to introduce Ambassador
@NikkiHaley
to Nevada and Story County!
My favorite words of wisdom: “A leader’s job is to bring out the best in people and lead them to a better place”
It was a lot of fun running colleagues from across the country through a caucus. They were surprised by how efficient and transparent
@IowaGOP
process is compared to the zoo they have seen on TV from previous Democrat process. 👀 Big surge for
@NikkiHaley
since summer straw poll.
This weekend, national committee members had the opportunity to learn about Iowa’s first in the nation caucus by participating in a mock caucus!
#YoungRepublicans
#YRsLead
Holy buckets! I’ve never seen anything unite Hawkeye and Cyclones, Democrats and Republicans like disdain for the muckraking of a certain newspaper. I’m glad to see that people still believe in redemption and I applaud Carson King for what he has done for the Children’s Hospital.
Every. Single. Poll. That type of margin wins races up and down the ballot, which means conservative policy advances at all levels of government across the country.
NEW
While GOP primary voters think Trump has best shot of beating Biden, Haley currently does better against Biden in a potential 2024 matchup than both Trump and DeSantis
Leaned vote for top-three GOP contenders vs. Biden:
+8 Haley
+3 DeSantis
+2 Trump
Today is the most consequential day for my profession in my lifetime as the United States Supreme Court hears a case laying out the “Byzantine” financial schemes of the PBMs. I’m hopeful that the SC will rule in favor of pharmacists and patients!
I have officially filed paperwork with the Secretary of State to run for Iowa House District 51. I’m honored by all the folks that took the time to sign my petition. With 41 pages, you helped me far surpass the required number of signatures. I’ve been having a blast getting to
Introducing our newest addition: Hannah Faith Barker. It’s been a long road and still kinda surreal. Our little rainbow baby is so loved and cherished. God is good! “For this child, we have prayed.” 1 Sam 1:27
Thank you for sharing this story. Having lost 3 ourselves, I know it’s one of the deepest pains and because we don’t talk about it it’s easy to feel alone.
I haven’t spoken publicly about the loss of Apoorva and my first child—it’s difficult for us to talk about it. Apoorva and I draw strength from our faith in God and are so blessed to be the parents to our two sons Karthik and Arjun.
Just another day in Iowa! This Florida boy got to meet the Governor of Florida who just happens to be in Iowa for no big reason whatsoever.
“A leader gets out in front and leads the polls” - Governor
@RonDeSantisFL
Getting $600 to appear in the college football video game is not a bad deal.
There are over 11,000 FBS college football players, meaning EA will spend $6.6 million on NIL deals for a game that was doing $80 million in annual sales before it was discontinued.
That also doesn’t
@EWErickson
2nd choice has zero bearing on the Iowa GOP caucus process. No candidates get “bounced.” That’s the old Democrat process. We caucus by secret ballot in one round.
It’s a slap in the face to go up to the pharmacy to help a patient at 9:30 PM on a Saturday only to lose money and pay the PBM $13 for the privilege. This situation is unsustainable and PBM reform is critical or we will keep losing pharmacies and patients won’t receive the care
After years of buildup, it���s hard to believe the caucuses are over. Some of my caucus day highlights include:
☑️ A pretty cool shout out from
@NikkiHaley
☑️ Thousands of volunteer hours successfully organizing 45 Story County precinct caucuses
☑️ And the most special: coming
🚨 Huge news folks: Senator
@joniernst
has been a champion for Iowa in the United States Senate and I am honored to have her support. I look forward to continuing to fight for rural Iowa when I’m elected to the Iowa House.
It was an honor to be elected to serve as the Midwest Vice Chair of the
@yrnf
. I’m humbled by the trust placed in me and look forward to serving with this incredible group of leaders to recruit, train, and elect YRs across the country.
#MidwestIsBest
Another big week ahead –
#TeamHaley
is in Iowa!
December 17:
–Altoona, IA
December 18:
–Nevada, IA
–Carroll, IA
–Treynor, IA
December 19:
–Atlantic, IA
–Osceola, IA
–Agency, IA
December 20:
–Burlington, IA
–Davenport, IA
December 21:
–Anamosa, IA
Today I received word that the Iowa Senate confirmed my reappointment to the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Iowans for another 3 years!
I’m grateful to have gotten to know
@votetimscott
through this process. He’s a man of faith that truly cares about our nation and will continue to have a strong impact in the Senate.
Trey Gowdy appeared visibly taken back by Sen. Tim Scott's announcement on his show that he is suspending his campaign.
"You have plenty of money. You have the highest approval numbers of any candidate... and you are suspending your presidential campaign?" Gowdy asks.
🚨 Huge news folks: Senator
@joniernst
has been a champion for Iowa in the United States Senate and I am honored to have her support. I look forward to continuing to fight for rural Iowa when I’m elected to the Iowa House.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! While this time of year can be hectic and difficult, may the joy and peace of our Savior be with you this Christmas season!
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in
I want to thank Marty Chitty for reaching out and for grabbing some coffee with me today. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Marty in several capacities for more than a decade. We had a chance to discuss the last few months and are committed to moving forward together to make
From Huckabee to Santorum to Cruz, the Iowa Caucus is all about catching the wave of momentum at the right time. The
@NikkiHaley
team must be very pleased with the results of this morning’s Iowa Poll.
#iacaucus
I’ve been a huge fan of Coach Bluder and her teams for decades. I’m thankful for all the great memories and family time this team has given us. Thanks for making Iowa proud and elevating the women’s game. Go Hawks!
Yesterday, I put my money where my mouth is. I’m thankful to receive my first COVID-19 vaccine and ready to roll up my sleeves and help vaccinate America with my pharmacy colleagues!
The guy on the left lived in constant pain. I’m thankful for a much improved quality of life. I’m not athletically gifted and still have the same underlying musculoskeletal issues. The secret has been consistently showing up and putting in the work.
#TransformationTuesday
Today, I’m endorsing my friend
@brettbarker
for Iowa House District 51.
Brett is an effective conservative and a results-oriented leader who will work hard for our families, farmers, and businesses.
I look forward to working with Brett to secure conservative victories for Iowa.
Okay, people. I’m gonna say this again. If you go somewhere for your first COVID shot, please go back to the same place for the 2nd! All these abandoned boost doses are making our already stressful lives more difficult! Please be considerate of your health care providers!
I spent an hour on the phone with some loved ones tonight who asked to speak with me about vaccines. People have real fears and it’s important to listen to them. The conversation ended with them asking how to get vaccinated. Patience and understanding go a long way.
47 million doses of Covid vaccine have been "allocated" to the government, less than 7 million used. We're in a race against new Covid variants gaining foothold in U.S. There are 50 million seniors over age 65. We have the tools to protect many of them. We should give them access
It was a treat to visit with Senator Katie Britt at the Faith & Freedom Spring Kickoff. Thanks to
@slscheffler
and his team at
@IowaFaith
for a great event!