Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says prolonged Iran war could become a “political liability” Iowa Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson believes the ongoing conflict with Iran could become a political liability if it extends beyond a few weeks, particularly due to the loss of Iowa soldiers. She has attended four funerals since December and expressed her bottom line is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Hinson also stated she has heard no plans for a military draft and that the families of fallen soldiers she has met want the mission completed.

• Rep. Ashley Hinson privately acknowledged the Iran conflict could be a ‘political liability’ if it lasts too long.
• Hinson cited the deaths of Iowa soldiers and attending four funerals since December as her primary concern.
• She deferred to President Trump on negotiations with Iran, emphasizing preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
• Hinson stated she had not heard of plans for a military draft and hopes one is not needed.
• Families of fallen soldiers have expressed a desire to ‘finish the job,’ despite their grief.