Slog - Comments on Who Will She Vote For? http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for Former Stranger news intern Sarah Mirk is caucusing in Iowa today. Here's her initial report: Before my alarm could even go off this morning, my college roommate called from Maine to tell me I should caucus for Barack. I was bleary-eyed and frog-voiced, but I still managed to grumble the mantra that's been sustaining my indecision since September, "But Edwards' health care plan is stronger." "You only like Edward's because of that t-shirt you have!" my roommate shouted, referencing the "John Edwards is a Hottie" shirt I proudly wore during the 2004 election. But times are different now. I am... Copyright 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:33:52 -0800 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:01:14 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by drewvsea Josh, if you're really now a "more mature political thinker," then why all these insipid conversations with college kids? I mean, who are these people you've just quoted-- the Valley Girl Caucus?

]]> drewvsea http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887074 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887074 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:15:36 -0800 Comment by redux College kids and voting....two words: Ralph Nader

]]> redux http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887080 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887080 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:19:58 -0800 Comment by lorax I'm so reassured about the future of our democracy knowing that some Iowans are deciding to vote for a candidate because he sincerely did drugs.

]]> lorax http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887095 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887095 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:33:26 -0800 Comment by Original Andrew
“As a woman, we go on intuition more,” explained one of the undecided, college employee Megan Perry, as I gritted my feminist teeth a little. “I’m going to go with my gut..."

“More than anything,” says John... “he’s a suit.” Oh God, I can’t vote for a suit, can I?

Like it or not, this is a fairly accurate picture of how most American voters think.

P.S. We're doomed.

]]> Original Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887102 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887102 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:38:55 -0800 Comment by Sarah I worked Iowa last round. Caucuses ain't for pussies. To those college women in Iowa: F*ing grow up, stay in your candidate's f*ing corner, and don't let the bastards sway you from who you think is the right candidate. And whatever you do, DON'T leave 'till the caucus is OVER.

PS Get there early.

]]> Sarah http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887136 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887136 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:02:15 -0800 Comment by it's ME You spelled Hillary wrong. I'm sure you can make it up to her with your vote.

]]> it's ME http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887158 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887158 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:15:57 -0800 Comment by aeryaery Bareback Osama is a giant QUEEFING DOUCHE BAG!

Anyone who runs soley on the color of their skin (endorsed by people like Oprah because of the color of his skin) is sending the wrong message.

He will never win the presidency Nig-Nog lovers! A vote for him = Four more years of Republicans!

]]> aeryaery http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887186 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887186 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:39:44 -0800 Comment by PdxRitchie Come on drewvsea, I know reading is hard, but try it again.

]]> PdxRitchie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887191 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887191 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:43:06 -0800 Comment by gdhzdhzdh Bareback Osama is a giant QUEEFING DOUCHE BAG!

Anyone who runs soley on the color of their skin (endorsed by people like Oprah because of the color of his skin) is sending the wrong message.

He will never win the presidency Nig-Nog lovers! A vote for him = Four more years of Republicans!

]]> gdhzdhzdh http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887194 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887194 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:45:19 -0800 Comment by oh man I wish I had a tee shirt that said "Sarah Mirk is a hottie."

]]> oh man http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887195 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887195 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:45:41 -0800 Comment by Joshtown I don't really see any problem with college students in Iowa voting and caucusing. If you're living there for four years you have every right to vote. No one would object if they lived in Iowa for four years for any other reason.

]]> Joshtown http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887212 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887212 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:59:17 -0800 Comment by Josh Feit @11,
Additionally, even when they leave after four years, there's another one to take their place for four years...and again and again and again..

So, college student X is a legit Iowa voter because college student X is always there.

]]> Josh Feit http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887218 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887218 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:04:10 -0800 Comment by too hot to hoot Insightful reporting. I'm glad someone is actually taking the time to think before they vote. The stranger should totally hire Sarah Mirk as a full time staffer.

]]> too hot to hoot http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887221 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887221 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:05:23 -0800 Comment by laterite Oh no, John Edwards is "a suit"! Horrors! Never mind you align with him on the issues. Christ, college kids can be so lame sometimes.

]]> laterite http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887278 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887278 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:51:47 -0800 Comment by a grinnellian John Edwards is a hottie? Hmmm. To me he resembles a younger Jon Andelson w/a suit (and a far more expensive haircut).

Thanks for the most excellent reportage.

]]> a grinnellian http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887320 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887320 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:40:10 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Actually, Edwards is a suit. Seriously.

It's time to wake up and get a real president. Not a suit.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887367 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887367 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:20:55 -0800 Comment by call me a snot You gotta wear a suit to win the game. duh! This has nothing to do with whether he's a 'suit'. Geesh! Have you all never compromised wearing your hippest clothes to wear the clothes that will impress others? We all do it. Presidential candidates have to do it. Cut the guy a break.
Besides, I'm sure he looks at least 10 years younger in jeans and a hoodie.

]]> call me a snot http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887398 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887398 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:56:29 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Have u met him? I have. Edwards is a suit. Sen Clinton isn't, but she's not exciting the way Sen Obama is. Sen Dodd is fun, in a way that's hard to describe, and Sen Biden is somehow harsh.

That's my personal impressions of the ones I've met.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887455 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/who_will_she_vote_for#c887455 2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:01:14 -0800