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 able to do the following:
1. Hear speeches from Bill and Hillary Clinton.
2. Shake the hand of Barack Obama.
3. Get my picture taken with Mike Huckabee (and Chuck Norris for that matter).
These are opportunities available to all Iowans, whose votes presidential candidates are so ardently fighting for. Yet every time we mention how far we have come, we get looks of confusion.
I cannot imagine ever meeting so many people of importance with such ease in Louisiana. Do Iowans realize that these opportunities are not available to the rest of the country?
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Do Iowans Fully Realize Their Political Priveleges?
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I have received the same shrugs and questions about our presence, but I have also received an incredible welcome from Iowans. Today at the Obama rally, a woman standing in front of us offered to give up her space because she had already had the opportunity to shake hands with the Senator.
I think they realize the importance of their caucuses and that the events aren't available to residents of other states, but they may or may not realize how jealous we are of these opportunities!
And they love that we're here...I think at least!
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