People of Des Moines are in a unique position. We have more access to political candidates and national media celebrities than anywhere else in the country. The First in the Nation position has an amazing impact on our hometown. And we’re making a good impression! Some things I’ve heard and read.
Economic impact on Des Moines area during caucus season – $18 MILLION
Iowa Nice is not a cliché.
Raygun with their ninja skills has a section of shirts just for out-of-town media – Iowa! Small Town Charm, Big Time Caucus!
Whatever your political view – we’re in Iowa. All eyes are on us. Show up Monday night at your caucus location. If you’ve never been, don’t worry. Each location is full of Iowa nice people to help you through the process. A few basics:
You must be registered as a Republican or Democrat to participate.
If you prefer being independent, don’t worry. You can switch back after Monday.
They all start at 7:00 PM
Teens and interested students welcome to observe and guaranteed to learn.
This is an opportunity and a responsibility. I know we are all sick of the ads, the phone calls, and the press. But Monday, they will vanish in the night. Let’s not let our country down. It is the most grass-root process you’ll ever experience. Let the Caucus Raucous Begin!
RayGun had it right. I’m sure there was a government grant to figure out a formula for whose home-town is more redneck than another. Who else would need to know or want to know? First, the dictionary defines redneck as: A white person who lives in a small town or in the country especially in the southern U.S., who typically has a working-class job, and who is seen by others as being uneducated and having opinions and attitudes that are offensive.” So if you are a person of color, I guess you can NOT be a redneck. I’m pretty sure there’s plenty of outrage and offense for any and all subgroups in Iowa. Now the components that make a town more or less Red Neck:
Number of bars per city
Number of mobile home parks per capita
Number of tobacco stores per city
Number of places to get fishing gear
Number of guns and ammo stores per city
Walmarts, Golden Corrals, Bass Pro Shops, and dollar stores nearby
So according to the ‘science’ of Jeff Foxworthy and Red Green geeks, you might be a redneck if you live in:
Fort Dodge
Spirit Lake
Denison
Bloomfield
West Liberty
Missouri Valley
Fort Madison
Red Oak
Maquoketa
Osceola
Coming soon – the Snobbiest Cities in Iowa All data and info is from Road Snacks.
People of Des Moines are in a unique position. We have more access to political candidates and national media celebrities than anywhere else in the country. The First in the Nation position has an amazing impact on our hometown. And we’re making a good impression! Some things I’ve heard and read.
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