But Ashley Hinson’s record puts her on the wrong side of Iowa’s families. She is backed by big insurance companies and Washington Republicans, whose lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act would take away coverage from 187,000 Iowans and end protections for the 316,500 Iowans in the first district with pre-existing conditions.
Hinson Received $23,892 From The Health Industry During Her Campaign For Congress. [Center for Responsive Politics, Accessed 7/8/20]
Hinson Received $5,000 From WellPAC During Her Run For Congress. In September 2019, Hinson received $5,000 from WellPAC to her congressional campaign committee. [Federal Election Commission, 9/25/19]
WELLMARK, INC. PAC (WELLPAC) Is A Health Insurance PAC Associated With Wellmark. [Center for Responsive Politics, Accessed 7/10/20]
2016-2018: Insurance Company PACs Contributed $5,000.00 To Ashely Hinson For Iowa State House. [Iowa IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosures Reports, accessed 6/4/19]
Ashely Hinson For House Contributions From Insurance PACs Date Contributed By Amount 10/15/18 #9659 Federation of Iowa Insurers PAC $500.00 10/12/18 #8251 Principal Life Insurance Company PAC (PRINPAC) $1,000.00 9/19/18 #6033 Employers Mutual Casualty Co. PAC for Responsible St. Govt $500.00 8/16/18 #6498 Wellmark, Inc. PAC or WellPAC $250.00 1/1/18 #9687 Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company PAC $250.00 12/26/17 #9687 Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company PAC $250.00 12/11/17 #9659 Federation of Iowa Insurers PAC $250.00 11/2/17 #6052 Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa PAC $250.00 10/24/16 #9659 Federation of Iowa Insurers PAC $250.00 10/23/17 #9857 Insure-Rite PAC $250.00 9/21/16 #6498 Wellmark, Inc. PAC or WellPAC $250.00 9/15/16 #8251 Principal Life Insurance Company PAC (PRINPAC) $500.00 6/1/16 #6052 Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa PAC $500.00 Total $5,000.00 [Iowa IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosures Reports, accessed 6/4/19]
Hinson Was Encouraged To Run By The National Republican Congressional Committee. “In a postscript, Hinson noted, ‘The National Republican Congressional Committee encouraged me to run and ranked this as one of their Top 10 races for 2020, while the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is already deploying staffers to Iowa to salvage Abby Finkenauer's campaign and, with it, their House Majority. That's how much is at stake.’” [Gazette, 12/2/19]
Hinson Was Part Of The NRCC’s Young Guns Program. In a list highlighting Ashley Hinson as a part of the NRCC’s Young Gun programs, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy stated, ‘In stark contrast, Americans’ priorities are Republican priorities. This is why we are recruiting the best to compete in 2020 and I am proud to welcome each of these candidates to the Young Guns program. I remain focused on ensuring they have the resources they need to win, and I look forward to seeing them on the campaign trail over the next 14 months.’” [NRCC, 8/16/19]
Hinson’s Candidacy Was Endorsed By President Trump. “Less than two weeks before the June 2 primary election, President Donald Trump has weighed in on a Republican primary in Iowa’s 1st District. Friday afternoon, Trump, who carried the 1st District by 49 percent to 45 percent over Hillary Clinton in 2016, endorsed state Rep.
Ashley Hinson of Marion. ‘Ashley Hinson (@hinsonashley) will be a tremendous advocate for the People of Iowa! She will fight for our Military, Vets, Small Businesses, & our Incredible Farmers—a true supporter of our #MAGA Agenda! Ashley has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #IA01,” Trump tweeted.” [Gazette, 5/22/20]
Hinson’s Candidacy Was Backed By Washington Republicans. “The election is nearly a year away, but she is in Washington, D.C. to meet with a network of Republican women. They are connecting Hinson with influential party leaders and briefing her on policy issues. ‘Having their support means the world, because it means that somebody is advocating for you every day -- wanting to do whatever they can to help me get there,’ Hinson said.” [KCRG, 11/18/19]
Hinson Claimed Republican Party Leaders Were Doing Whatever They Could To Help Get Her To Washington. “‘Having their support means the world, because it means that somebody is advocating for you every day -- wanting to do whatever they can to help me get there,’ Hinson said.” [KCRG, 11/18/19]
The Trump Administration Asked The Supreme Court To Overturn The Affordable Care Act, A Move That Would Permanently End The Health Insurance Program. “The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court late Thursday to overturn the Affordable Care Act — a move that, if successful, would bring a permanent end to the health insurance program popularly known as Obamacare and wipe out coverage for as many as 23 million Americans.” [New York Times, 6/26/20]
Courier News HEADLINE: “The GOP Wants To Repeal The ACA During A Pandemic. Democrats Are Trying To Expand Coverage.” [Courier News, 6/24/20]
Des Moines Register Editorial HEADLINE: “Republicans Should Withdraw Lawsuit Against The Affordable Care Act; Having Health Insurance Is Crucial In A Pandemic.” [Des Moines Register Editorial Board, 6/9/20]
Kevin McCarthy And Tom Emmer Voted Against Condemning The Trump Administration’s Legal Campaign Against The Affordable Care Act. In April 2019, Kevin McCarthy and Tom Emmer voted against: “Passage of the resolution that would express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Trump administration's stance on invalidating the 2010 health care law is ‘unacceptable’ and that the Justice Department should protect individuals with pre-existing conditions, individuals who pay high costs for prescription drugs, and individuals who ‘gained health insurance coverage since 2014.’ The resolution would recommend that the department reverse its position in the case of Texas v. United States.” The resolution passed 240 to 186. [H Res 271, Vote #146, 4/3/19; CQ, 4/3/19]
HEADLINE: “House Votes To Condemn Trump Administration’s Opposition To ACA.” [Jurist.org, 4/4/19]
Washington Republicans Had No Plan To Replace The Affordable Care Act. “Republicans have long said their goal is to ‘repeal and replace’ the Affordable Care Act but have yet to agree on an alternative.” [New York Times, 7/1/20]
The Affordable Care Act Prevented Insurers From Denying Coverage Or Charging More If An Individual Had A Pre-existing Condition. “In the old days, insurance companies had ways to avoid selling policies to people who were likely to cost more than insurers wanted to spend. They might deny them coverage outright, or exclude coverage for a known condition, or charge so much that insurance became unaffordable. The Affordable Care Act boxes out the old insurance practices with a package of legal moves. First, it says point-blank that carriers ‘may not impose any preexisting condition exclusion.’ It backs that up with another section that says they ‘may not establish rules for eligibility’ based on health status, medical condition, claims experience or medical history.” [Politifact, 10/17/18]
Repealing The ACA Would Cause 316,500 Iowans To Lose Protections For Preexisting Conditions. According to Center for America Progress, as of October 2019, repealing the Affordable Care Act would cause 307,800 Minnesotans from the 2nd Congressional district to lose health care insurance because of a pre-existing condition. [Center for America Progress, 10/2/19]
If The Affordable Care Act Was Repealed, 187,000 People In Iowa Could Lose Coverage. [Center for American Progress, 12/19/19]