As you may know, Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert testified before a congressional committee today. It’s a subcommittee, actually. Congressman Steve King (R-Kiron, Iowa) is a member of the panel.
The Washington Post’s account of the event mentioned King’s commentary:
“Maybe we should spend less time watching Comedy Central and more time thinking about real jobs that are out there,” said Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), who added that he respects American workers who “prefer the aroma of fresh dirt than the sewage of American elitists.”
A bit later in The WaPo story there’s a reference to “corn-packer” which I will let you read and interpret on your own. CNN posted some video.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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