I'll be talking about the national media in the state a little later this week. Until then, here is a video that has just started circulating in Iowa titled Iowa Nice. I guess you could say this video was created to educate all of the visitors that filtrate Iowa during the caucuses. Warning, there is some adult language in the video. Iowa Nice You Tube video
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Iowa Caucuses
I have always been proud to say that I have voted in every major election and participated in every presidential caucus since I was eighteen and tonight was no different. Iowans have a unique opportunity to participate in the first in the nation caucuses and tonight there was a new record of voters that turned out. The caucuses bring a lot to Iowa - being able to shake hands and hear from presidential candidates in your local communities, national media highlighting the state, and lots of political advertising over the TV, radio and phone. Some of these aspects of having the caucuses Iowans like, and some we can't wait for the day after the caucuses so they end...
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Wow, it’s impressive how much attention Iowa gets during the caucus season! With all the advertising campaigns running on TV, radio, and social media, it must feel like a constant barrage of political messages. I can understand why some people may be eager for it all to be over, but at the same time, the opportunity to be directly involved in the process is pretty special. I’m looking forward to the upcoming article about national media in Iowa. Hearing how the media shapes public perception during the caucuses will be fascinating.
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