Editors' Blog An Akin in Our Midst? by Josh Marshall 07.28.14 | 5:17 pm Iowa Republican senatorial candidate State Sen. Joni Ernst looks on before a live televised debate at Iowa Public Television studios, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Johnston, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst thinks states can nullify federal laws. Watch. Send Tips Josh Marshall is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of TPM.