Iowa MATTERS - Oh, now Iowa does not matter (after Dr Paul wins it)

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Folks,
We all know how it will be played out once Dr Paul wins Iowa.

So let's collect youtube, other videos for 2012's as well as 2008's "Iowa is crucial", "Iowa is important", "Iowa is pathway to success" videos.

Later when MSM PUNDITS start saying "It's just a caucus", "Iowa doesn't mean much", "there is Iowa curse, you know!" etc, we can create YouTube videos (same pundit saying different things)!

What the forum-members think?
Please write your thoughts. If this seems like a good idea, please keep it bumped.


Daily Paul THREAD URL: http://www.dailypaul.com/189832/iowa-matters-oh-now-iowa-does-not-matter-after-dr-paul-wins-it

[JohnGalt23g]

I don't think you'll find all that many quotes of people saying Iowa is make-or-break for the field. It is usually framed as "Iowa winnows the field", or "There are three tickets out of Iowa".

Which is usually true, unless the candidate makes a point of not competing there, e.g. Johhny Mac last time around.

But if Cain or Romney finish fourth or below... it's over for them. And if we finish in the top three, we're top tier until at least Super Tuesday.

[Matthew Zak]

I would be shocked if Ron Paul won Iowa. Why/how are people saying "Once he wins" as if they're confident that he will?

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stillwater @ Daily Paul had this following great post. Thank you stillwater!
Your work is in-depth...superb! http://www.dailypaul.com/user/14510

Videos

Candidates video on Importance of Iowa:

Mitt Romney talks about Iowa's importance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4maE0YCMikc
@1:20

Rick Perry speaks of importance of Iowa voters in upcoming election
http://www.wqad.com/news/wqad-perry-speech-111411,0,7806628.story
@1:29 - “In a reference to the importance of the upcoming Iowa Caucuses in January, the governor also mentioned in his speech how Iowans will pick the next President, not the political pundits.”

Gov. Rick Perry Speaks at Iowa Reagan Dinner - C-SPAN 11-15-2011
http://www.c-span.org/Campaign2012/Gov-Rick-Perry-at-Reagan-Dinner/10737425529-1/
@4:54

Bachmann discusses importance of Iowa - CNN
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2011/07/02/bachmann.in.iowa.cnn
@0:42

Candidates Obama and Biden Video on Importance of Iowa:

CBN News Interviews Obama (2) - Obama on Importance of Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajbgb21x1FU

Sen. Joe Biden: The Importance of the Iowa Caucus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XrqxZNv1dA

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Videos

MSM Media Pundits videos on Importance of Iowa:


Fox News: Bret Baier>>
What Are the Iowa Caucuses and How Much Do They Really Matter? - Bret Baier
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1270555420001/previewing-iowa-caucuses

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I would be shocked if Ron Paul won Iowa. Why/how are people saying "Once he wins" as if they're confident that he will?

To paraphrase Dr Paul ""There is a risk that he could win!" LOL. (http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10880224-ron-paul-in-his-own-words-theres-a-risk-i-could-win)

On serious note, though, I sincerely believe, one should prepare for the worst (go full-force in terms of efforts) and hope for the best (positive attitude).

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Articles

What Are the Iowa Caucuses and How Much Do They Really Matter?
Foxnews Insider NOVEMBER 11, 2011
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2011/11/11/what-are-the-iowa-caucuses-and-how-much-do-they-really-matter/
"How often do the Iowa caucuses predict who wins in the end? Pretty frequently, actually. Since 1972, the eventual nominee of each party has been among the top three finishers in Iowa. One’s caucus showing can make or break a candidate, as candidates often have a hard time raising money if they have a poor showing in Iowa." - Bret Baier

Iowa Vote Is Rising in Stature - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal OCTOBER 31, 2011
"Iowa now looks set in many ways to shape the entire race," said Keith Appell, a GOP strategist and veteran of past presidential campaigns. "Its importance has risen dramatically."

Caucus Countdown: The Importance of Iowa
ABC News DECEMBER 3, 2007
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=3925751&page=1
"A win in Iowa can take an obscure candidate and slingshot them to the nomination or, in the case of [Jimmy] Carter, clear all the way to the White House," David Yepsen, longtime political columnist for The Des Moines Register

"There are three tickets out of Des Moines to Manchester — first class, coach, and standby," David Yepsen, longtime political columnist for The Des Moines Register

[Chester Copperpot]

Mike Huckabee won Iowa last time and he didnt win the nomination.. Its not the end if we lose and we're not out of the woods if we win.

Eveybody just keep doing what theyre doing... and a little bit more

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This post is created as a "preparation/groundword" for subsequent "dismissal of wins" (if Dr Paul wins, that race does not matter). This was blatant in dismissals of straw-polls wins. :mad:


If you think it's good idea, keep it bumped.
If you find any video, article by either the candidates or (especially) Media PUNDITS, please post the URLs.
Later, expertise of video-auditing gurus on forum would be requested to create a powerful video
(unfortunately, I do not posses video-editing skill...:()

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Iowa WIN bump

[MikeM39]

I would be shocked if Ron Paul won Iowa. Why/how are people saying "Once he wins" as if they're confident that he will?

Ron Paul will finish second in Iowa, this theory that Gingrich is going to collapse within such a short period of time is unlikely.