Josh Turek: 'Iowans are ready for change and the winds of change are here' - The Last Word - MS NOW

[Rhiannon12866]

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, Josh Turek, joins MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what he’s hearing from voters in his state who are “uniquely struggling right now” and “ready for change” as he looks to flip the seat blue. - Aired on 07/02/2026.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

1. Grew up in eastern Iowa...

It was starting to turn an ugly red when I left. If my family hadn’t all keeled over by now (except my sister, who is a hopeless bitch), I might be tempted to go back on a nostalgia trip. I think I’m okay just reveling from a distance. Shame because Florida isn’t any better. *sigh*

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Too bad you can no longer vote there, looks like things are turning around

And I'm keeping my fingers crossed here in Northeastern New York now that we're finally rid of Stefanik.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

3. I'm hoping Florida will turn blue again, too

We seem to be making inroads!

[brer cat]

4. His campaign in exciting. It would be wonderful to turn Iowa

blue! Thanks for the post, Rhiannon.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Kudos to Iowa! And I'm also hoping we can turn NY-21 blue again now that we're rid of Stefanik!

Thanks, my friend!