GOP Selects Iowa Gov. Reynolds For SOTU Response

FEB 22 2022·Updated JAN 3 2023

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The Facts

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been selected by Congressional Republicans to deliver the response to Biden's State of the Union address on March 1.
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Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell lauded Reynolds for fighting COVID-19 in her state "without forgetting common sense."
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Throughout the pandemic, Reynolds has been a prominent opponent of COVID restrictions, including mask mandates and stay-at-home-orders.
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The Spin

Right narrative

Reynolds is an up-and-coming leader with a strong record who's pushed for in person instruction, tax cuts, and public safety. She's the perfect foil to Biden who is is out of touch with Americans on free speech, free thought, and economic freedom.

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Left narrative

Reynolds, a staunch backer of former President Trump, is an example of how the GOP has failed on COVID policy and continues to stage distracting attacks by weaponizing critical race theory.