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Fondest memories of Iowa, where you taught me the term “political tourism.” The political traditions there are huge, surpassed only by the portions served in The restaurants. Monty

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Dec 3, 2022·edited Dec 4, 2022

Demographically, the Iowa Caucuses were unsuited to the needs of national Democratic voters. Vicariously, we were searching for the perfect candidate - incongruously in the heart of red-state America. As you noted, the process was abstruse and unworkable. Goodbye, Iowa, and thanks for the memories. We'll always have "The Music Man".

Now that the primary election dynamics are changing, we'll certainly reap the benefits of the broader inclusivity.

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