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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?

Posted by drewvsea | January 3, 2008 12:15 PM
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College kids and voting....two words: Ralph Nader

Posted by redux | January 3, 2008 12:19 PM
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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.

Posted by lorax | January 3, 2008 12:33 PM
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“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.

Posted by Original Andrew | January 3, 2008 12:38 PM
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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.

Posted by Sarah | January 3, 2008 1:02 PM
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You spelled Hillary wrong. I'm sure you can make it up to her with your vote.

Posted by it's ME | January 3, 2008 1:15 PM
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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!

Posted by aeryaery | January 3, 2008 1:39 PM
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Come on drewvsea, I know reading is hard, but try it again.

Posted by PdxRitchie | January 3, 2008 1:43 PM
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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!

Posted by gdhzdhzdh | January 3, 2008 1:45 PM
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I wish I had a tee shirt that said "Sarah Mirk is a hottie."

Posted by oh man | January 3, 2008 1:45 PM
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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.

Posted by Joshtown | January 3, 2008 1:59 PM
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@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.

Posted by Josh Feit | January 3, 2008 2:04 PM
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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.

Posted by too hot to hoot | January 3, 2008 2:05 PM
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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.

Posted by laterite | January 3, 2008 2:51 PM
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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.

Posted by a grinnellian | January 3, 2008 3:40 PM
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Actually, Edwards is a suit. Seriously.

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

Posted by Will in Seattle | January 3, 2008 4:20 PM
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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.

Posted by call me a snot | January 3, 2008 4:56 PM
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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.

Posted by Will in Seattle | January 3, 2008 6:01 PM

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