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Iowa Democrat Mike Franken's former campaign manager, responded to the backlash she's facing for accusing the candidate of making unwanted advances.

Des Moines, IA- A Des Moines woman who accused US Senate candidate Mike Franken of kissing her without her permission has commented publicly for the first time. Radio Iowa reports that in In April, Kimberley Strope-Boggus told a police officer she met with Franken in March, shortly after she'd been fired from the campaign, and the two discussed a new campaign role for her before the kiss. Strope-Boggus is quoted in a Politico story about Franken, saying "it happened," a direct response to Franken's statement that the kiss "never happened." Strope-Boggus said she&#...

Also, Franken needles Grassley on abortion, more speakers for Ernst's Roast & Ride, and national Republicans campaign with Zach Nunn.

A new ad from incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s campaign targets Democratic candidate Mike Franken’s tax positions, saying the retired Navy admiral would raise taxes if elected.

Mike Franken was giving GOP incumbent Chuck Grassley a tough challenge. Then a conservative website published a police report filed by his former campaign manager.