Purely anecdotal evidence from Northwest Iowa

[OmahaBlueDog]

First, apologies in advance to those offended by this being far to the lighter side of the heady material usually discussed in GDP.

My family went to the Clay County (Spencer, Iowa) Fair this weekend. This is the largest County Fair in the Midwest. Like any self-respecting county fair, both major parties were represented at booths. Initially, I was discouraged when, walking through the carnival midway, I observed 3 people holding McSame yard signs versus one person sporting an Obama sticker. However, as the day went on, I'd see more and more people with Obama stickers. Of course, I saw McSame stickers, too -- but one would expect this in Iowa-5 (Steve King's district). Upon seeing a man and all his kids festooned in McSame stickers, I asked the next person sporting an Obama sticker where the Democratic Booth was. I'd be damned if my family wasn't going to represent after seeing that. The booth featured free Obama stickers (in two varieties), as well as button @ $2 each, as well as stickers for Harkin and some local candidates. $6 later, the grownups and the 11yo all had "Vote For Change-Obama" buttons, and the 4yo had an identical sticker. Bottom line: Among those wearing their preference, we appeared to represent well.

Our reason for being at the fair was because our girls wanted to see Corbin Bleu. For those without young girls, Mr. Bleu stars in the "High School Musical" franchise, and another made for Disney movie called "Jump In", and records pop music. During one point on the show, Corbin talked about being 19, and how this would be his first time voting, and asked how many others would be voting for the first time, and talked (without mentioning a candidate) about how important it was for his generation to get out and vote. However, during the encore, when he performed a song called "Marchin'", he left no doubt where his allegiances lay, as he danced around the stage in his "Barack N Roll" shirt.

In terms of observed house signs, we lost that battle. I observed 1 home with McSame signs, one with a huge Ron Paul sign, and no Obama signs. However, while at the fair, I observed a few Obama bumper stickers in parking lot and no McSame stickers.

A few of other random thoughts:

-I've yet to see a sticker or sign for either party with a Veep name emblazoned upon it

-As one comes into Omaha on I-80 from the East, there is a very visible Bob Barr billboard

-Near my house in Omaha is a vacant lot with large Lee Terry (incumbent GOP Rep) and Johanns (R Senate Candidate)signs. Very notably absent is a McSame sign. Hmmmmm???

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Thanks for the report

No Obama signs OR McCain signs in Newton County AR, but there is a large Ron Paul yard sign. But then most liberals live off the main highway, which may account for a lack of yard signs. Did see an Obama bumper sticker at the canoe rental, but no McCain bumper stickers. I'm thinking that if Ron Paul endorses Barr, there will be a lot of votes going from GOP to Libertarian.

[Frustratedlady]

2. I haven't seen any presidential signs out yet for either side.

[madrchsod]

3. if i remember correctly obama did`t do to bad out there

my mother was born over in albert lee iowa and we still have kin in spencer and surrounding counties. i could see ron paul would get votes out there.

[Cha]

4. Rec'd! Thanks, OBD!

I know who Cordon Blue is and am thrilled he was wearing that BarackNRoll Tee and urging yound peeps to get the Vote! :patriot: :patriot:

What a time to be the first time you're old enough to vote!