Iowa Default?

What is a Straw and does it matter? Even Views who is a complete political geek was new to this matter, it seems on the whole the idea is if you have the money, bus people in on a selected date and hope they vote for you. As by its name, a Straw it can mean a lot or not a lot. The main Iowa caucuses are in January 2008. Howard Dean any one, the Scream, yes that process again!! It seems that Giuliani, McCain and Thompson are saving their money for the main event in early 2008.

Here are some interesting articles on the Issue:

DesMoinesRegister.com, on the political process for the opt out and how it could help others in the field to break through.

The HorseRaceBlog, if the Straw Poll does not attract the main Candidates then it will give more air space to those on the 2nd level. Or of course the winner will have a hollow victory.

Election Round Up

Well its been a day since the Republican Debate, it seems that Giuliani and McCain did themselves some good, McCain was very impressive when talking about Iraq. The Senator supports the war but has major problems with the management. This is the Straight talking Senator of 2000, lets see if he can get his poll placement up, Giuliani heads the National Polls and Thompson who has just entered the race is moving up fast.