Thanks Ed for informing IDP on what should be their priority-. Thank you Ed for using the caucuses to point out what IDP should have been saying for the past months, years. Thank you, Ed for laying out what the IDP should do tomorrow. The IDP should do this; the national folks should have thought of this too. 0
I'm a little disappointed with this article. It would seem that the article was to focus on the DNC's pending decision to change the schedule of their primary schedule. Instead of presenting the rationale espoused by the DNC for such a change the article goes into a long dissertation regarding what's presumably wrong with the Republicans. Granted, there are significant shortcomings with each party. Lackluster performance relative to untenable alternatives is what we've seen.
This would seem a great time for Iowa to address what's wrong; a punitive tax system, uncompetitive business climate, and disparity in the education system. Address those three items and the future looks much better in my opinion.
I agree with your conclusions about how Reynolds at the top of the ticket "dragged" the rest of the Republican party ticket to victory. I never heard of the Democratic candidate DeJear for governor before or during the election. Democrats need to find better candidates to run for office. I also think the Democrats need to find new people to join the party. The old coalition of elite highly educated liberals, unions, minorities, farmers and young college graduates no longer have the fire power to win elections in Iowa. While the Republican tent doesn't have and agenda or platform they all agree upon, there are special interest groups that collectively are winning elections. Those that are "pro-life", against gun regulation, private school funding, no taxes, less government, while all minority positions, collectively they are winning the day. Bottom line is even though the majority of Republicans are in favor of a women's right to choose many will be more concerned with the right to bear arms and don't feel strongly enough to switch parties over the abortion issue. I also think that while union leadership continues to stand behind Democrats the rank and file no longer is willing to accept what leadership is promoting. My guess is the union vote today is evenly split between the two parties and that is a big loss for Democrats.
Ed—Informed commentary, rooted in reality.
Very important stuff. It is the GOP that is pleased Dems are angry with Iowa Dems.
I had lunch with a friend today who has decided to join the GOP so they can participate in the Iowa caucus.
Interesting notion, especially if they opt for a moderate republican (presuming there is one)
Thanks Ed for informing IDP on what should be their priority-. Thank you Ed for using the caucuses to point out what IDP should have been saying for the past months, years. Thank you, Ed for laying out what the IDP should do tomorrow. The IDP should do this; the national folks should have thought of this too. 0
Ed,
I'm a little disappointed with this article. It would seem that the article was to focus on the DNC's pending decision to change the schedule of their primary schedule. Instead of presenting the rationale espoused by the DNC for such a change the article goes into a long dissertation regarding what's presumably wrong with the Republicans. Granted, there are significant shortcomings with each party. Lackluster performance relative to untenable alternatives is what we've seen.
This would seem a great time for Iowa to address what's wrong; a punitive tax system, uncompetitive business climate, and disparity in the education system. Address those three items and the future looks much better in my opinion.
Have a great day and I do enjoy your newsletter.
Mike
Thank you
I agree with your conclusions about how Reynolds at the top of the ticket "dragged" the rest of the Republican party ticket to victory. I never heard of the Democratic candidate DeJear for governor before or during the election. Democrats need to find better candidates to run for office. I also think the Democrats need to find new people to join the party. The old coalition of elite highly educated liberals, unions, minorities, farmers and young college graduates no longer have the fire power to win elections in Iowa. While the Republican tent doesn't have and agenda or platform they all agree upon, there are special interest groups that collectively are winning elections. Those that are "pro-life", against gun regulation, private school funding, no taxes, less government, while all minority positions, collectively they are winning the day. Bottom line is even though the majority of Republicans are in favor of a women's right to choose many will be more concerned with the right to bear arms and don't feel strongly enough to switch parties over the abortion issue. I also think that while union leadership continues to stand behind Democrats the rank and file no longer is willing to accept what leadership is promoting. My guess is the union vote today is evenly split between the two parties and that is a big loss for Democrats.