A View From Des Moines

[leftcoastmountains]

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Hey everyone,

I don't post on Reddit much, but I've been following this subreddit for a while. Thought I might just give a "Iowans" view.

I have lived in Des Moines since 2002, and so I've made it through a few caucus cycles now. I can tell you that, at least around Des Moines, there are zero yard signs/bumper stickers/etc for Hillary to be seen. My street alone, which is pretty blue collar in Central Des Moines, is literally lined with Bernie signs. I'm reluctant to call that a slam dunk, only because you would've thought Ron Paul was going to be the next POTUS in 08/12 by all the election signage around. It just tells me many of the Hillary supporters are very low energy/non-commital.

My wife and I are 36/37 respectively, and any friends we have planning to caucus for Hillary are doing so purely on gender lines (they admit that). We do have one gay friend who feels Hillary will represent him better as well. We just try to, in a friendly tone, express why we feel Bernie would be the best choice for President.

So, that's how it's looking here. I've seen this posted many times, but the key is going to be turn out. It's great that tons off people are showing up to events and showing support with signage, but at the end of the day you have to caucus. If none of you have ever seen or participated in a caucus, it can be a bit of an exhausting event. It also requires a fair commitment of your time for the evening... especially if you participate in delegate selection.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/3zfqyv/a_view_from_des_moines/

[rurallib]

1. from over in SE Iowa all I see is Bernie signs

and most of the folks I know are Sanders supporters.
There aren't even any Republican signs - I did see 2 Carson's and one Trump and that is pretty much it.

Mentioned this on another thread - went to a Sanders rally last week nearby. At most political rallies I know a good portion of the crowd. I knew only a few folks there.
Also, the crowd was very young. In Iowa it's not surprising to have 1/2 or better of the crowd being gray. this crowd was 80% non-gray and many had their young children with them. Felt like I was back in the 60s. And, oh my, were they enthusiastic.

[Voice for Peace]

2. Kick! Nt

[WillyT]

3. K & R !!! - Thank You For That !!!

[OffWithTheirHeads]

4. Here in Tucson, lots of Bernie stickers/signs. No Hillary, 1 trump, 2 Carson