| − | According to ''[[On the Issues]]'', Sen. Ernst is strongly [[conservative]].<ref>[https://ontheissues.org/Senate/Joni_Ernst.htm Joni Ernst on the Issues]</ref> However, the [[Heritage Foundation]] has given her an overall rating of just under 70% due to certain votes in favor of the [[establishment]], particularly on the [[national debt]]. | + | According to ''[[On the Issues]]'', Sen. Ernst is strongly [[conservative]].<ref>[https://ontheissues.org/Senate/Joni_Ernst.htm Joni Ernst on the Issues]</ref> However, the [[Heritage Foundation]] has given her an overall rating of just under 70% due to certain votes in favor of the [[establishment]],<ref>[https://heritageaction.com/scorecard/members/E000295/116 Sen. Joni Ernst - Scorecard 116: 72% | Heritage Action For America]</ref> particularly on the [[national debt]]. |