Battleground Dem called patriotism 'sensitive and controversial' during debate over the Pledge of Allegiance

Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan wrote in a 2021 newsletter that patriotism is "sensitive and controversial," according to the newsletter that became public during her swing-district rematch. Bohannan, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, did not provide additional context for the statement in available reports. The newsletter emerged as Bohannan faced a competitive reelection campaign.

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