Slog - Comments on Still Heading to the Dem Debate in Iowa http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa I'm laid over in the Salt Lake City airport, eating a sandwich on white bread, surrounded by some of the whitest of white-bread Americans, and listening, per a friend's suggestion, to Jesus and Mary Chain (which I think qualifies as that darned Rock and/or Roll). Current song: Half Way to Crazy. Which seems appropriate mid-way along a trip that will take me back into the traveling circus of the pre-primary presidential campaign. I've successfully answered the question from the ABC gatekeeper and am now on the list to be credentialed for the debate tomorrow. And, reading the latest political news... Copyright 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:45:49 -0800 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:37:04 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by erin you're so luck, you can enjoy 3% alcohol beers and get refused to be served a double (doubles are actually illegal there!)!

yes, i do spend all my time in the salt lake airport at the bars. i'm a recovering mormon and the place gives me the willies hardcore.

]]> erin http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785918 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785918 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:05:30 -0800 Comment by Katelyn "Yes hello I would like two singles."

]]> Katelyn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785924 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785924 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:49:20 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe I fucking love the Jesus & Mary Chain!

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785932 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785932 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:45:40 -0800 Comment by Mike of Renton "recovering mormon"

lol, I like that. It applies to me as well, 5th or 6th generation in my case. The missionaries were just here a couple of days ago encouraging me to come back, as if I would change my mind after 20 years of not going.

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785943 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785943 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:00:20 -0800 Comment by SDA in SEA This whole Iowa thing kind of baffles me.

They're worth what, about 1.5 electoral college votes? And the state is almost entirely rural and entirely white. Its economy is almost entirely agricultural. Not exactly representative of the country as a whole. Yes, they hold the first primary, but how Iowa goes is indicative of absolutely nothing. I don't see why candidates focus so much of their energy (re: money) on Iowa. It really can't matter that much what happens in Iowa.

]]> SDA in SEA http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785973 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785973 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:04:23 -0800 Comment by J. Whorfin Tell that to Howard Dean....

]]> J. Whorfin http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785982 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785982 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:53:02 -0800 Comment by George First - Tradition, political lore which carries great weight
Second - It is a large sample poll, which we worship, that is polling of any kind
Third- Real people vote based on real touches with candidates. They spend days there working every venue in sight, in person, or high lever stand ins - Hilary should use both Bill and Chelsea
Forth - Heartland status - they, Iowa voters, are seen as a micro of all America
Fifth - Mega tons of media attention (Stranger is sucked in) magnifying the results
Sixth - Iowa is more diverse and mixed than you represent, lots of smaller cities, not towns, and light industry along with the farming

Predict big wins - Mitt and Hilary

And truly, aren't they doing the best job organizing by comparison to the others?

They are both very competitive and play to win, money, organization and moxie ... and they might both be in the ring in Nov. 2008

]]> George http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785988 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c785988 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:15:01 -0800 Comment by NaFun I wanna know, what was your answer?

]]> NaFun http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c786488 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/still_heading_to_the_dem_debate_in_iowa#c786488 2008 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:56:57 -0800 Comment by sgcfnyt ikbm xbrvyfl vrmwfyhgj serpzyxhu imjnwyvz mlnjsfz olqfk dglhrf

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