tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14791805425047312772011-11-27T17:31:30.799-06:00Bob Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14095946758016556182noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-62121155529456942272008-01-20T09:56:00.000-06:002008-01-20T09:59:01.994-06:00

Enjoy a comprehensive collection of footage and video from Tigers on the Trail.

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Sunny Mayhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028634790462890988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-47317586937554474812008-01-05T15:31:00.001-06:002008-01-05T15:31:42.441-06:00

“If they leave you can count them goodbye” said an Edwards precinct captain to an Obama precinct captain. Tensions were high as caucus-goers stood in groups for their respective candidates. We were stationed at precinct 311 at Valley High School in Des Moines, Iowa. Unprecedented turnout and severe overcrowding relocated the caucus from a tight classroom to the high school’s hallway. With a

Caroline Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871913157349898445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-4205093985436698772008-01-04T12:42:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:19:54.562-06:00

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On the other side of the wall from a cafeteria filled with democrats, their republican neighbors caucus by listening to a 2 1/2 min representatives from each campaign (normally a citizen who is involved in the campaign). Then they cast their vote by secret ballot unlike the open vote in the democratic process The republican process is simple and orderly-- the exact opposite of the

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LSU Travels To Iowanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-75336832395369399312008-01-04T01:04:00.000-06:002008-01-04T01:18:55.225-06:00

So here's the rundown, for the many readers who are relying on us for their caucus scoop:Democrats:1. Obama 38%2. Edwards 30%3. Clinton 29%Republicans:1. Huckabee 34%2. Romney 25%3. Thompson 13%Some thoughts on the results:*Will Clinton be able to survive? As Charlie Cook told us, the media is going to have a field day with Obama's win. Hillary's third place finish was a huge dissapointment and

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-6470430577335184342008-01-04T00:51:00.000-06:002008-01-04T02:49:03.148-06:00

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-53212748639904930252008-01-04T00:18:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:19:57.361-06:00

By Elizabeth Weiner   Pictures show Edwards precinct captain counting votes in the Democratic caucus of precinct 212 at Valley High School in West Des Moines.  The event was exciting to say the least.  Caucus-goers chanted as they encouraged supporters of non-viable candidates to join their group.  Obama's group took 3 delegates, Clinton's took 2, Edwards' took 2, and Richardson took 1.  Edwards

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The caucus process is an unprecedented event that I am thrilled to have witnessed.  Throughout the last few days, I have been inspired by Iowa's large civic engagement in the democratic process and I hope, in turn, that those Iowans who have lost sight of their awesome privilege have been equally inspired by our passion that has brought us over a thousand miles to Iowa.  While watching the

SPINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505397657026940663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-89126064199040388572008-01-03T21:00:00.001-06:002008-01-03T21:00:18.170-06:00

Will one of you, tell me know what the statistics are concerning the probability the Iowa winner will be our next president.  Also, on a side note, I recently registered to vote Independent in Louisiana, since I have learned as an Independent, I will not be allowed to vote in the primary elections.  Is this correct? Thanks! Kudos to all of you - on your great trip to Iowa. Aunt Tee

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I am blogging live from the cafeteria of Valley High School in Des Moines, IA. 419 total caucus goers have arrived at precinct 212 which is more than double the turn out in 2004. In this precinct, 181 new democrats have registered tonight. Candidates must receive 15% of 419 (which is 63 in this precinct) in order to be "viable" (go onto the next round) where they can lobby the supporters of

LSU Travels To Iowanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-5804466069225192372008-01-03T16:41:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:43:02.534-06:00

Des Moines, IA – A flip through any of the major news station today shows headlines reporting that the races are “too close to call.” With the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus less than hours away, there are a multitude of polls being released – none of which support the other. Being in Iowa does not help to make the races seem any clearer. Charlie Cook, founder and editor of The Cook Political

Gabby Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-6917800067335335572008-01-03T16:35:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:19:57.796-06:00

LSU students Amanda Collura, Caroline Cooper, Gabby Martinez and Megan Peterson meet with Senator Hillary Clinton at a campaign rally in Iowa Wednesday night.

Gabby Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-40392535488680508352008-01-03T16:14:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:19:57.953-06:00

From what I have observed, there are distinct features that have emerged from the supporters of the leading candidates. And that leads me to wonder who will have a stronger ability to persuade the undecided or supporters of non-viable candidates after the first round.For example (and this is just a generalization) will the opinionated and obstinate older women that I observed at the Clinton rally

Joe Coussanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127262537557767458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-14290537700555208002008-01-03T16:08:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:11:56.789-06:00

By Robert McAlister With just under 4 hours until the Iowa Caucuses get under way, there is still no way to accurately determine which Democratic candidate will come away with the most support at the end of the night. Even though a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll shows Barack Obama pulling away finishing ahead of John Edwards and placing Hillary Clinton in third, there are too many

Robert McAlisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08354802329095171373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-91498552263537612812008-01-03T15:45:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:09:56.988-06:00

So we got a chance to hear Ron Paul speak today, and there were a few things that struck me about him. I'm not sure that I would vote for the guy, but I was impressed by a few things. No matter what you think about his policies, there seem to be a few undeniable elements that set him apart from other candidates.When he speaks, he does not try and use fancy rhetoric or fireworks or emotional

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-88076093366984848532008-01-03T15:35:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:19:58.680-06:00

Ron Paul addressed a crowd in a full auditorium at Des Moines University this afternoon exactly 7 hours before the start of caucuses in Iowa.  He focused on healthcare and spoke on Iraq, foreign affairs, and taxes.   "Healthcare is not a right.  Owning a home is not a right.  You have a right to life and hopefully, one day, a right to keep what you earn."  Paul got applause from the audience.  

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By Elizabeth Weiner   The SteelWorkers Union Hall was packed this morning as Edwards supporters gathered to hear their candidate one more time before spending the day calling potential caucus-goers. The crowd was very energized with chants such as, "We love Elizabeth.  We love John.  We want to see them on the White House lawn."  Then there was, "John loves labor, and labor loves John!" Edwards'

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Edwards supporters have been using the Des Moines United Steel Workers Union Hall as a campaign call center, and Edwards stopped there this morning for a quick “thank you.” A standard mix of Springsteen, CCR, Tom Petty, and The Rolling Stones played while campaign volunteers waited for the candidate. When he got there, you could tell he finally slept—his 36 hour tour ended last night at his

Paul Harangnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-8520067768148354252008-01-03T03:20:00.000-06:002008-01-03T03:24:50.545-06:00

Sunny Mayhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028634790462890988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-36122512997620933452008-01-03T02:55:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:20:00.996-06:00

The Iowa Historical Museum was packed tonight as Hillary addressed potential caucus-goers and avid supporters in the final stretch of her campaign in Iowa.  The crowd was noticably ethnically diverse, and there were a variety of issue signs in the crowd, including those for Darfur and Global Warming.  Four LSU students sat behind Hillary and were able to meet her along with Bill and Chelsea.

LSU Travels To Iowanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-41230235068458095632008-01-03T02:42:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:20:03.433-06:00

We had a great experience at Romney's final rally before the caucuses tonight.  It was a smaller crowd, but it was filled with many avid Romney supporters.  Not only were they committed to him, but they knew why, which was impressive.  The focus of Romney's address was "one America," and it focused on cohesiveness and patriotism and how we should use these positive sentiments to create change in

LSU Travels To Iowanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-70602196661806304932008-01-03T02:38:00.000-06:002008-01-03T03:05:26.754-06:00

The variety of presidential demographic support is worth noting.  Senior political adviser for Hilary Clinton, Jerry Crawford, noted their biggest supporters as women over the age of sixty.  There is huge support for Obama among many students, which was quite prevalent at his rally Tuesday afternoon.  His campaign staff and volunteers were young and fearlessly out front to coral supporters.  

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Sunny Mayhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028634790462890988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-40493208381568776162008-01-03T00:37:00.000-06:002008-01-03T07:37:13.703-06:00

Supporters braved the now famous early January Iowa cold to fill the gymnasium at Hoover High School in Des Moines, Iowa tonight. The event began at 10 p.m. with a caucus trivia session which quizzed rally goers on caucus terms and rules. They also provided them with the information that they needed to get to their precinct caucus tomorrow evening. Since Obama is relying so heavily on first

Paul Harangnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-81918098049443045352008-01-03T00:35:00.000-06:002008-01-03T00:41:09.200-06:00

AdamPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529657843285995549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-37740825744291727842008-01-02T23:40:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:00:34.320-06:00

Tonight was the opportunity of a lifetime.Three other fellow bloggers and I decided we wanted to get to the Hillary Clinton Rally early to get a great spot.  Well, great spot is quite an understatement - seeing that we were able to sit right behind the stage and meet with the Clinton family after the rally.In addition to the extreme coolness of being able to be right in the thick of things, it

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019047671530719122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-57477934892667969872008-01-02T23:25:00.000-06:002008-01-03T00:05:46.804-06:00

Caution, Iowa: Republican Earthquake ApproachingAs the hours wind down until the decisive Iowa caucus, the Republican Party finds itself in the quandary it has long sought to avoid -- the inevitable rift between social/religious conservatives and corporate conservatives. No two candidates in recent memory have more epitomized each than the former Baptist minister, Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, and

Winstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13433613209000769340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-57130434961068743392008-01-02T16:17:00.000-06:002008-01-02T16:22:31.468-06:00

At all of the rallies I have attended, there has been at least one negative mention (either directly or through a joke) of an opposing candidate. Understandably, candidates have to address other candidates in debates and to a certain extent. Some candidates decide to run paid negative advertisements, and others try as hard as possible to stay away from it.Interestingly enough, mudslinging has

Elizabeth Weinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798128203703758346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-56471405801526897912008-01-02T13:35:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:04.532-06:00

Des Moines, IA – Mainstream media has referred to college students as apathetic, elusive and disengaged when it comes to politics. As a member of the so-called “millennials” and a political nerd, I have consistently disagreed with this assessment as disproportionate of the truth. Yet after telling many of my friends that I would be spending my New Year’s at the Iowa Caucus and getting blank

Gabby Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-24898822915724186072008-01-02T13:28:00.001-06:002008-01-02T13:32:41.733-06:00

Sunny Mayhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028634790462890988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-16477846494614597502008-01-02T13:20:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:05.510-06:00

Matt Fowlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04751844530110496439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-52695948451992517782008-01-02T11:37:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:06.370-06:00

Matt Fowlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04751844530110496439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-55221724966010539292008-01-02T08:39:00.000-06:002008-01-02T10:30:16.580-06:00

When Iowa residents headed to candidate rallies on a New Year’s Day in single digit weather, I first thought they must have lost a bet of some kind, but in fact I was witnessing some of the most engaged citizenry in the nation.These excited, rosy-cheeked citizens filled a high school gymnasium to the rafters for a rally for Sen. Obama. At one point, the senator asked members of the crowd to raise

Joe Coussanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127262537557767458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-87375283918057320142008-01-02T00:02:00.000-06:002008-01-02T00:36:43.712-06:00

In an Ames Panera Bread deli, during our lunch hour break, I listened in on two Iowa women while they surveyed the presidential field. "We Iowans are tough and we take this seriously," admitted Trish Sheil, an Ames chiropractor. Further eavesdropping on their conversation revealed good news for Edwards. Cecelia Kemmerer, donning an "Edwards '08" button and fresh from the senator's Ames rally,

Sunny Mayhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028634790462890988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-15126862159258917702008-01-01T23:27:00.000-06:002008-01-01T23:34:22.742-06:00

I was a little skeptical about attending a Mike Huckabee event. I hadn't even given him much thought as a viable candidate, but with the latest poll numbers and his rapid rise in popularity, it was important to sit up and take notice.I didn't have any expectations going into the event, so I was open-minded about what Huckabee and the other speakers in support of his campaign had to say.And he

Elizabeth Weinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798128203703758346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-20224153173569309442008-01-01T22:44:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:07.804-06:00

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Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris joined forces to bolster Huckabee's campaign in the final stretch in Iowa tonight. "Chuck and Huck" was unlike any campaign event I have ever been to. I felt more like I was at a concert or even at church service. I will admit that it was a lot of fun, but was it a successful campaign event? Avid Huckabee supporters were thrilled, and the crowd was lively and

Elizabeth Weinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798128203703758346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-27499843468988830902008-01-01T22:41:00.000-06:002008-01-01T23:13:39.598-06:00

Barack Obama gave an impassioned speech at a rally in Des Moines, IA Tuesday. It can be characterized as a “last chance” type speech telling the Iowans present that they cannot afford to wait for change and a different kind of politics is necessary.Obama tallied up the problems he thought were affecting the people of Iowa and implied that he would solve, or at least attempt to solve, these

Robert McAlisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08354802329095171373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-42508724649373182062008-01-01T22:11:00.000-06:002008-01-01T22:33:02.389-06:00

Every time we have attended a campaign event this week, we have been approached by caucus precinct captains who want to make sure we know where we're supposed to vote. Each time we simply answer "we're from Louisiana" and suddenly curious heads start turning. "Why would you come here all the way from Louisiana?" several confuses Iowans have asked. Well, in just over 24 hours, I have been

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-39102418580269484182008-01-01T21:54:00.001-06:002008-01-02T01:58:55.598-06:00

At Mike Huckabee's "Huck and Chuck" rally today in Des Moines, Iowa, the former Arkansas governor spoke as the friendly neighborhood preacher. Start with a joke, put in some business, throw in another joke, more business, and close with a joke. He followed a painfully self-loving three piece classic rock cover band and briefly outlined his platform. Fair tax, the sanctity of marriage, and

Paul Harangnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-71433615793740553242008-01-01T21:50:00.000-06:002008-01-01T23:06:10.354-06:00

Although I cannot claim attendance at a large number of campaign events, I can say that Mike Huckabee's "Huck and Chuck" event tonight did not feel like an ordinary rally.  Upon first walking in, the first surprise was the number of young people present.  Apparently Republican events (or maybe just those of Huckabee) are a family affair.The event also felt very much like a concert, with people

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019047671530719122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-13135047631113853892008-01-01T21:29:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:20:08.316-06:00

Video footage to follow.

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-45127419417684224942008-01-01T21:24:00.000-06:002008-01-01T21:25:21.882-06:00

Ten months of hard work seems to be paying off for Barack Obama as he is beginning to see the fruits of his labor in Iowa. From the beginning of his campaign, Obama has preached "change" and it seems like the people of Iowa have finally bought his message. Just two days away from the caucuses, and the Obama campaign does not seem to have tired. This morning, 400-500 Iowans gathered in the small

Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358472017836740841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-23365400607599537032008-01-01T18:04:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:09.749-06:00

---Posted by: Elizabeth Weiner

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I have had some informal discussions with Iowa caucus-goers, and I have yet to find one who is deciding their candidate based on electability. Iowans are passionate about their responsibility in our democratic process, and the ones who have already decided their candidate believe their candidate is in fact the most electable in the general election. However, this is not why they chose that

Elizabeth Weinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798128203703758346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-73597462654917106412008-01-01T17:42:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:10.412-06:00

Here are a few photos from the Obama rally. Video footage of his speech will soon follow.

Michael Mimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425107437604520945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-23171702792505695252008-01-01T17:41:00.000-06:002008-01-01T17:55:01.422-06:00

The talk of Barack Obama's campaign has been "hope." Voters' belief in hope has been the driving force behind his grassroots efforts, and his opponents have criticized him for the hopeful optimism.Today, Obama addressed a packed auditorium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. He addressed the issue and touts "hope with political will." The crowd cheered. Is this campaign theme going to work

Elizabeth Weinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798128203703758346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-76929667949216528672008-01-01T17:35:00.000-06:002008-01-01T18:09:14.463-06:00

The atmosphere of Barack Obama's rally was one I have never experienced.  Without the instigation of campaign staff, supporters began chants for over thirty minutes ("Fired Up!  Ready for Change!")  while excitedly waving their signs.  People of all ages were present including high school and college students. The environment created at this rally was completely different from that of Hilary

SPINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505397657026940663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-83246845218456836362008-01-01T17:34:00.000-06:002008-01-01T17:51:07.656-06:00

“It’s time for us to stand up” and that’s just what a local Iowan is doing. After hearing Senator Edwards’ speech a single mother with no health insurance who was once undecided is now caucusing for Edwards.The rally started out with Elizabeth Edwards accompanied by Jack and Emma Claire. Elizabeth spoke of the long haul in the near future and joked, “I’m an insomniac which will be helpful on this

Caroline Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871913157349898445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-15259394303805796552008-01-01T14:46:00.000-06:002008-01-01T17:42:05.157-06:00

From Ames, Iowa: The busses split today so that one group could attend a John Edwards rally at the Union of Iowa State University about 30 minutes outside of Des Moines.  We arrived early, with not many cars in the parking garage.  The union had tables with John Edwards buttons and t-shirts as well as several volunteers asking us to sign in and pledge support to Edwards in the caucus.  Once

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019047671530719122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-772432855233872722008-01-01T12:12:00.000-06:002008-12-12T21:20:10.735-06:00

ON LOCATION POST: (Des Moines, IA) Barack Obama held a rally in the gymnasium of Roosevelt High School this morning. Special guests included local a musician, alumni and teachers of Roosevelt High. The lively crowd was remarkably diverse. One especially noticeable group consisted of 17 high school students who registered 250 of their peers to vote. It was an appreciation party for

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Des Moines, IA – When trying to understand the Iowa caucus, the average voter will invariably be confused. Ask around to caucus-goers and campaign managers alike; the nature of the caucus is as hard to understand as any political process. “The Caucus is a curious political beast,” said Doug Gross, Senior Advisor in Iowa for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign. Curious, doesn’t even begin to

Gabby Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-2462542558324569372008-01-01T10:53:00.000-06:002008-01-01T16:50:25.226-06:00

It is definitely campaign season in Iowa.  Billboards, commercials, rallies – you name it.  This morning our group had the opportunity to meet with Doug Gross, senior advisor to the Romney campaign, and Jerry Crawford, senior advisor to the Clinton campaign.  Both offered very valuable insight into the Democrat and Republican camps here in Iowa. Just this morning, the Des Moines Register poll

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Business at Senator Clinton’s New Year’s Eve rally was as expected. Bill spoke, Hillary spoke, and beer and wine were sold. The only soda was Diet Coke. While wandering through mobs of Hillraisers, I heard the new cliché, “I like Obama, but . . .” The speaker didn’t finish the sentence. I intruded, apologized for eavesdropping, and asked if she would complete the thought.

Paul Harangnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-18079519931225850562008-01-01T09:35:00.000-06:002008-01-01T09:49:52.478-06:00

We just spoke to Doug Gross, political adviser for Romney's campaign and Jerry Crawford, political adviser for the Clinton campaign at the Iowa State Education Association.  They willingly spoke with our group about important aspects regarding their campaigns and this Thursday's caucus.   Both stressed the importance of organization, but the caucus results are ambiguous.  After the release of

SPINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505397657026940663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-71358894232988813632007-12-31T20:34:00.001-06:002007-12-31T20:36:48.642-06:00

Find it here

AdamPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529657843285995549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-47690653603433395052007-12-31T16:36:00.000-06:002008-01-03T00:48:25.443-06:00

I have been thinking about the best way to approach our task of talking to voters and reporting on caucus events.  I've listened to many news stories and read many magazine and newspaper articles.  I have concluded that one of the most interesting aspects of the caucuses and primaries is the "electability" vs. "which candidate I like best" factor.  Many candidates within both parties have boasted

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We have arrived in Chicago and are now driving to meet over lunch in Iowa City. More to come.

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Before we embark upon the train and to test post, I thought it would appropriate to include a few words from Willie Nelson's The City of New Orleans. It is a song about the train we'll be riding.We could subsitute "fifteen" for "twenty" and it would be perfect.Riding on the City of New Orleans,Illinois Central Monday morning railFifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,Three conductors and

Ginger Gibsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-89775384951077175892007-12-28T23:01:00.001-06:002007-12-28T23:01:39.082-06:00

test

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Well howdy y'all

Paul Harangnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479180542504731277.post-78271994649713109122007-12-28T09:18:00.001-06:002007-12-28T09:18:20.544-06:00

Testing....-- Megan Petersonmsp7186@gmail.com

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