In a new candidate guide, Nunn tried to rewrite history on his record of attacking reproductive freedom and threatening access to Social Security and Medicare. Let’s break down where he really stands…
Claim #1: Nunn says he “oppose[s] a federal [abortion] ban.”
Fact: Nunn raised his hand in support of banning abortion nationwide with zero exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the woman.
Claim #2: Nunn has “voted for exceptions.”
Fact: He voted for a constitutional amendment in the state legislature that could eliminate the right to an abortion in Iowa with no exceptions.
Claim #3: Nunn has “fought for access to contraceptives and IVF.”
Fact: Nunn voted for a bill in the state legislature that could jeopardize Iowa women’s access to abortion, birth control, and IVF
Claim #4: Nunn says we should “100% support the critical programs that Iowans rely on, such as Social Security, Medicare, VA benefits and more.”
Fact: Nunn is part of a group that introduced a budget that would cut Social Security and end Medicare as we know it.
DCCC Spokesperson Mallory Payne:
“Zach Nunn is previewing his campaign strategy: mislead voters on his record because he knows it’s out of touch and dangerous. Regardless of what he says, the truth is that Nunn has consistently attacked Iowans’ reproductive freedom, access to contraception and IVF, and Social Security and Medicare.”
