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Zach Wahls: “A super PAC has spent now over $2.5 million supporting…”

Featuring: Zach Wahls, Democratic | Iowa Senate, District 43

U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26

Published April 9, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:47

That is because this anti corruption message resonates with people who are, and I gave several examples here tonight across the political spectrum. And no matter whether you're in a big city or a small town, are … A super PAC has spent now over $2.5 million supporting Representative Turek. … have to have the ability to contrast with the fact that Ashley Hinson has been a rubber stamp for the Trump White House. (03:47–04:01)

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“A super PAC [supporting Representative Turek] has been linked directly to Senator Chuck Schumer.”
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“They have announced a $29 million investment on in April of the election year.”
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“Chuck Schumer is on the record saying the Democratic Party should write off blue collar voters and rural voters.”
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“The problems in our economy are directly linked to the corruption of our politics.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 00:17-00:22
“Dark money super PACs [are] trying to buy elections and influence outcomes.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 00:29-00:34
“Iowans are the ones who are going to decide this election, not the insiders.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 00:33-00:37
“We released a comprehensive 10 point plan that is going to fundamentally end this rigged system.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 01:38-01:45
“15% of our nominating petition signers just a few weeks ago [were] registered independents and Republicans.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 03:30-03:35
“They cut taxes for billionaires like Elon Musk and then turned around and cut investments in health care, in food assistance, in affordable…”
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“I will not vote for Chuck Schumer for a leader, whether that is minority leader or majority leader.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 08:24-08:29
“I would have voted in support of a war powers resolution that would have curbed the ability of the White House to wage this war…”
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“I was able to introduce in a bipartisan way legislation with Dave Sires.”
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Zach Wahls speaks to reporters following forum 4/8/26 | Uploaded April 9, 2026 | 10:33-10:38