On John Edwards

Today, I was proved right about John Edwards. I remember Edwards in 2004. He wasn’t the fiery populist that he is now. He was against Universal Health Care. He voted for the war and hadn’t yet apologized (he’d actually co-sponsored the...

Obama and the Youth Vote

Poll after poll has shown it. Barack Obama is winning the youth vote, and winning it decisively. Iowa answered the question whether this enthusiasm would reflect at the polls, against the wishes of many pundits who ignore data that conclusively shows youth voter...

Iowa Ads: Who Really Spent the Most

I’ve read a lot from mostly Edwards supporters that because Obama spent so much more on TV advertising, that is why he won. I respectfully disagree, and here is why. First, the TV expenditure numbers from each campaign. Barack Obama $9.5 million Hillary Clinton...

Iowa: Why Obama Won

I’m back from Iowa, and over the next few days, I’m going to post my thoughts and experiences from Iowa and why Obama won, easily one of the greatest moments of my life. Here’s the first one, enjoy! I don’t think we yet understand the enormity...