Joni Ernst has already changed the debate on military sexual assault
The Washington Examiner reports:
Joni Ernst’s support for changing how the military handles sexual assault may have more of an effect on Capitol Hill than on her campaign.
The Iowa Republican Senate candidate made news when she told Time last week that she believes military sexual assault cases should be handled outside of the chain of command.
Though Ernst didn’t say whether she’d back any specific legislation, that’s the same approach taken in a bill by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand which failed by just five votes earlier this year.
It’s also the same position as her Democratic opponent, Rep. Bruce Braley.
