Reply #82: I always vote my conscience [View All]

[KaraokeKarlton]

and sometimes that means I don't vote in some elections at all.

I'm not bummed out about Iowa at all. I'm actually kinda glad, and here's why...

1) Lower expectations for my guy is good for him.

2) Pundits and silly campaign advisors will think this is a death blow and that they have succeeded in "stopping Dean", so they'll dig their claws into each other more.

3) Winning Iowa tends to be bad luck because those who win there usually lose if they are the nominee. Either that or they don't end up winning the nomination at all.

4) NH is NOT Iowa. Iowa is far more liberal a state than Dean is a candidate. Kerry can't win NH because of him running all over the state talking about favoring gun control. NH is HUGE on guns, they love 'em just like Vermonters do. However, by winning Iowa, he will get enough momentum to hopefully neutralize Clark. Edwards will hopefully get enough of a boost to zap Lieberman. Dean's NH support is solid, and it's votes, which can't be coordinated in a way to stop anyone. There is no deal making, corrdinating or alliances.

5) Dean supporters will ALL make sure they vote after Iowa. Our resolve has only gotten stronger. Head Onward...to NH! ;)