Very cogent arguments, especially ". . .the national party is threatening to cut Iowa’s delegates in half if it goes ahead. . .[but] . . .candidates never came to Iowa because of the size of its delegation. They came to Iowa because of the national boost they could get . . . .and because Iowa was a good, honest, and easy state in which to campaign."
Biden will be seriously challenged in 2024, and your speculation about his response options is inspired.
Something must be done to resuscitate the Iowa D's, currently spiraling to insignificance, and proceeding as Iowa law requires would rekindle animal spirits, continue the personal involvement at grassroots level which is the genius of the caucus format and jumpstart the D's revival. Sitting still would be sterile and banal. Present the DNC with an accomplished fact.
Sitting in the middle of the road in the dark of night, waiting for the fast approaching headlights to arrive has never been a good strategy, and it isn’t here either.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment and for reading the column. Both are much appreciated.
Barry— Good work. It ain’t over ‘til Iowa Democrats say it’s over. Standing up to the DNC is a good opportunity to rally party unity in the state. OMG! A former die hard GOP commenting on what Democrats should do! Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
Iowa Democrats had a good run, but the caucuses are over for us. Kicking and screaming won’t change that. It’s not 1984 anymore. There are too many valid reasons for the DNC to change the calendar. I agree that the consequences will be severe for Iowa Democrats, but it’s way past time to start adapting to the changes instead of pouring more resources into a losing battle.
Thank you, Richard! You are right. Iowa Democrats will have the last say on this unless they give it away.
Very cogent arguments, especially ". . .the national party is threatening to cut Iowa’s delegates in half if it goes ahead. . .[but] . . .candidates never came to Iowa because of the size of its delegation. They came to Iowa because of the national boost they could get . . . .and because Iowa was a good, honest, and easy state in which to campaign."
Biden will be seriously challenged in 2024, and your speculation about his response options is inspired.
Something must be done to resuscitate the Iowa D's, currently spiraling to insignificance, and proceeding as Iowa law requires would rekindle animal spirits, continue the personal involvement at grassroots level which is the genius of the caucus format and jumpstart the D's revival. Sitting still would be sterile and banal. Present the DNC with an accomplished fact.
Exactly Bob!
Sitting in the middle of the road in the dark of night, waiting for the fast approaching headlights to arrive has never been a good strategy, and it isn’t here either.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment and for reading the column. Both are much appreciated.
Barry— Good work. It ain’t over ‘til Iowa Democrats say it’s over. Standing up to the DNC is a good opportunity to rally party unity in the state. OMG! A former die hard GOP commenting on what Democrats should do! Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
Iowa Democrats had a good run, but the caucuses are over for us. Kicking and screaming won’t change that. It’s not 1984 anymore. There are too many valid reasons for the DNC to change the calendar. I agree that the consequences will be severe for Iowa Democrats, but it’s way past time to start adapting to the changes instead of pouring more resources into a losing battle.