Did anybody ever take as much interest in the Iowa Caucas as they are this year?

[MiniMe]

I never remember caring that much about the caucas much less being interested in watching it. Is it because of how terrible the last 8 years have been? I'd like to hear your comments.

[zanne]

1. I know. In NH, we usually almost ignore it. Not this year! nt

[babylonsister]

2. Never for me to this degree. It's so important, and exciting. nt

[JuniperLea]

3. I've always been interested...

But I have a lot of friends and relatives in Iowa. One friend is a former presidential candidate... he keeps it stirred up for sure!

[LSparkle]

4. I was into it 4 years ago

I've been obsessed with all things political ever since RatBastard planted his butt in the WH...

[mdmc]

5. Yup . I was pre-scream giddy at this time back in 2004

:kick:

[Windy]

6. Its the countdown to BUSH OUT OF OFFICE!!!!

thats what explains the flurry of interest. Its like a Bowl Game!!!

[lonestarnot]

9. It's been the fucking countdown from the first day of the first cheat!

[lonestarnot]

7. Because there are more people running due to

incumbency of criminals who have to fucking get out or be thrown out, therefore can't run an incumbent. I think it is more interesting than past years. The last 7 years have been worse than any terrible I've ever experienced as far as our government is concerned, and government is part of everything we do down to wiping our asses and putting on our socks.

[sandnsea]

8. Oh absolutely

4JKB4IA!!

[AZBlue]

10. I don't ever remember it being this big. I think there are 3 reasons for it.

1) Overwhelming hatred of Bush.
2) Astonishingly dismal slate for the GOP.
3) Amazing slate for the Dems and such tight races.

[WilliamPitt]

13. ...and:

4) Open Presidential office with no hand-picked successor after a two-termer.

1988 was Bush. 2000 was Gore. This time? Meh...

[AZBlue]

14. Excellent point!

It really is up for grabs.

[WilliamPitt]

16. As open as it's been since 1960.

Once Ike laughed at Dick, there was no GOP successor. Who won that year?

Hm.

;)

[WilliamPitt]

11. Since 1988, especially.

[ellie]

12. I watched it

for the first time in 2004. Am watching again tonight. It is interesting.

[bigwillq]

15. In 2004 I did and maybe even more so

I was a huge Howard Dean fan (I still am)! :bounce:

I am rooting for DK tonight!