Every station I turn to that has coverage of the election keeps talking about Iowa.
There are 49 other states, so what makes Iowa so special?
There are 49 other states, so what makes Iowa so special?
What is so important about Iowa?
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Whoozyerdaddy
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It's the first stop in primary season. Basically it's like asking why people flip out over a pre-season football game.
It's crack for political junkies.
It's crack for political junkies.
ProfJohn
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They are first.
Because of that most candidates spend weeks and weeks in Iowa and because it is a small state the people get an upclose look at the candidates.
All of that said though, Iowa and NH should not get the focus and attention they do. They are hardly representative of the nation.
Because of that most candidates spend weeks and weeks in Iowa and because it is a small state the people get an upclose look at the candidates.
All of that said though, Iowa and NH should not get the focus and attention they do. They are hardly representative of the nation.
Whoozyerdaddy
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Ordinarily I'd say that NH is where the real campaign starts but you might be right. While people have skipped/lost Iowa and come back to win the nom, (See Bush 41/Dole) this was fairly devastating to Clinton and a HUGE win for Obama. I'm not sure that it made any difference on the R side but this was a very interesting night for the Ds.
Lemon law
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I can't quite see it the whoozeyerdaddy way. While it caused both Biden and Dodd to drop, its set the dem trend that its a three horse race between Obama, Edwards, and Hillary as those three came in at 97% combined. If Obama continues to surge, he will win the nomination.
The interest is on the Repub side, where the results are very unlikely to repeat in New Hampshire. And the race is still wide open.
The interest is on the Repub side, where the results are very unlikely to repeat in New Hampshire. And the race is still wide open.
BoomerD
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Tehy gots corns...corns equals power...
Having the first Caucus in the nation gives them particular attention from the candidatss. Lets the candidates spend big bux trying to jockey for position and raise even more big bux...since the caucus is non-binding like most states' primaries are, it's more of a straw poll than a REAL election, but it does show potential voting trends...real or not.
Having the first Caucus in the nation gives them particular attention from the candidatss. Lets the candidates spend big bux trying to jockey for position and raise even more big bux...since the caucus is non-binding like most states' primaries are, it's more of a straw poll than a REAL election, but it does show potential voting trends...real or not.
Momentum. Important as in the state itself, and how it's representative of the nation? It's not, but we all know that people catch onto the momentum of certain candidates. Remember when Howard Dean lost Iowa and then his entire campaign collapsed? Hahahahahaha. Yeah. There you go. Kerry picked up steam in the weeks before Iowa, and he took the entire party over.
It is important because often the Press tries to lead the people to believe which candidate they want to be in office is going to win. In Iowa the people are choosing who they want to win. This is democracy. All the talking heads and network baloney means nothing till you know which candidate people will really vote for.
Starbuck1975
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Iowa became significant because it pushed Huckabee into the limelight...two months ago, did anyone think Huckabee had a chance to emerge as a top tier candidate for the GOP.
Iowa is also significant because Hillary took 3rd place.
Considering how much money the previous frontrunners pumped into Iowa, the results are surprising, and have set a new tone for this election.
Granted, Gulliani conceded Iowa, and is focusing his attention elsewhere...saving his war chest for more significant states, but I don't think he expected the Huckabee factor. McCain has gained some ground in recent weeks, but I don't think he has a chance for the nomination. If Romney takes NH, it could be a Romney versus Huckabee match-up for the rest of the primary season for the GOP.
Obama already had momentum, and Iowa will continue to shift the polls in his favor...especially after his victory speech last night, which was remarkable...his message of change is resonating, and drawing independents to the Democrats...which is what they will need to win the general election.
Hillary was losing steam going into Iowa, and I think last night's results will essentially kill her campaign. Her attempt to frame her candidacy as experience = change did not work...she has one option left, and that is a smear campaign against Obama.
Edwards is still in the fight given his taking second last night.
I personally love the fact that the annointed candidates...Guilliani and Hillary...are taking a beating.
Iowa is also significant because Hillary took 3rd place.
Considering how much money the previous frontrunners pumped into Iowa, the results are surprising, and have set a new tone for this election.
Granted, Gulliani conceded Iowa, and is focusing his attention elsewhere...saving his war chest for more significant states, but I don't think he expected the Huckabee factor. McCain has gained some ground in recent weeks, but I don't think he has a chance for the nomination. If Romney takes NH, it could be a Romney versus Huckabee match-up for the rest of the primary season for the GOP.
Obama already had momentum, and Iowa will continue to shift the polls in his favor...especially after his victory speech last night, which was remarkable...his message of change is resonating, and drawing independents to the Democrats...which is what they will need to win the general election.
Hillary was losing steam going into Iowa, and I think last night's results will essentially kill her campaign. Her attempt to frame her candidacy as experience = change did not work...she has one option left, and that is a smear campaign against Obama.
Edwards is still in the fight given his taking second last night.
I personally love the fact that the annointed candidates...Guilliani and Hillary...are taking a beating.
For the next four days Obama and Huckabee get tons of free media coverage. That's priceless. That's why Iowa is so important. Every paper in the country is going to have their heads on the front page.
Looks like you're a big believer in Democracy! :roll:
Sure is a lot of bitterness over Iowa this year...and not just from the Paul bots, which is expected.
Red has basically converted to an east coast liberal, I'm surprised he didn't refer to it as "flyover country".
Red, I'm moving out there in a few months to offset your vote
Red, I'm moving out there in a few months to offset your vote
Iowa is important, it is a swing state where there are a lot of moderates and independents.
It is more representative of the makeup of the US than larger states like NY, CA or TX.
Of registered voters, there is a nearly even split between Dem, Repub, and Independent.
It is more representative of the makeup of the US than larger states like NY, CA or TX.
Of registered voters, there is a nearly even split between Dem, Repub, and Independent.
Its ok Red Dawn, we enjoy the 3 years of peace and quiet. When we can go back to ignoring you too!
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