So, here’s what’s happening now. Registered Republicans are entering the precincts. Each candidate will have a surrogate (if they are lucky) who will give a 5-minute (or less) speech on behalf of their candidate. Then blank papers are h……Continue Reading Live Blogging the Iowa Caucus
Day: January 3, 2012
Who Will Win Iowa? Drum Roll Please…..
After subjecting you to a barrage of polling analysis these past few days, I would be remiss if I didn’t offer a prediction for tonight’s Iowa caucus. And so I will. But let me preface it by saying, intellectually, predicting … Contin……Continue Reading Who Will Win Iowa? Drum Roll Please…..
Five Points to Remember About the Iowa Caucuses
Tonight, finally, Iowans cast the first meaningful votes of the 2012 election cycle. Here are five aspects of the process to keep in mind. A. Logistics. There are 1,774 caucus precincts located mostly in public buildings (churches, schools, etc.) b……Continue Reading Five Points to Remember About the Iowa Caucuses
Concerned About an Elderly Relative?
Elderly Services Inc. invites you to an informational open house featuring eldercare consultations (local and long-distance), information on caregiving, answers to questions about aging, and tours for prospective participants. Drop by anytime on Tuesday, January 10, between 3 and 5 … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Concerned About an Elderly Relative?
The Iowa Caucus: A View From the Ground
My colleague Bert Johnson is in Iowa and gives this first-hand report about caucus proceedings there: “There is much about Iowa that is exactly what you would expect: farms, open fields, rolling hills, and frantic presidential campaigns criss-cro……Continue Reading The Iowa Caucus: A View From the Ground