Iowa Politicos React To Biden’s College Student Loan Decision

(UNDATED) — Both major party candidates in Iowa’s second congressional district are critical of the president’s move to forgive some student loan debt. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion says those who didn’t attend college or have paid off their loans shouldn’t be on the hook for someone else’s debt. Liz Mathis of Hiawatha, the Democrat running against Hinson, says the president’s plan falls short in addressing the root problems of college affordability. Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, says the president’s plan is unfair to those who didn’t attend college or have already paid off their student loans. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says canceling student debt discourages people from keeping their word that they’ll repay loans. Democratic challenger Mike Franken calls the president’s plan a welcome step but says there’s still a need for meaningful legislation to help lower the cost of attending college and trade schools.