Iowa

I've been thinking a lot about Iowa this last day or so. About how Iowa is the place where John Kerry basically became the democratic nominee, and then how he actually lost Iowa in the general election. I remember the whole Howard Dean fiasco, where the press "Linda McCartney-ed" his audio track from that last rally when he was fired up. Dean was my candidate, as I'm sure he was for anyone who's main issue was opposition to the war in Iraq. Well, except for DK's people.

Then again, Dick Gephart's vitriolic attacks on Dean were part of the reason Kerry was able to get ahead in Iowa. And the Republicans were scared of the Deaniacs, frightened of a true referendum on the war in Iraq. Given the way things have gone over the past 10 months, you can understand why.

So, Iowa. Next time, we're not going to buy what you're selling. I'll pick my nominee from New Hampshire, thanks very much.