The Big Game

The political preseason is over, NBA 2012 doesn't matter and, for many of us, battle for the Super Bowl has the relevance of Columbus Day.

The really big game begins tonight in Iowa.
 
Whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, a Libertarian, an independent or a non voter, what happens in the Heartland should matter.  One of the six candidates seeking the caucus votes in Iowa is likely to be on the ballot Nov. 6.

Whether you plan to vote for or against them then, you may want to spend a little time getting to know them.  In sports, scouting reports and game films can make a real difference.  The same holds true for politics.

What candidates say and what people respond to could have a bearing on the future of the world.  If you disagree with the opposition then you need reasons to be passionate about it.  You also need to push the unmotivated to join you on the sidelines before election day.

The work toward the first Tuesday in November is not just about electing a president.  It's also about filling every seat in the House and about a third of those in the Senate.

So, if I'm going to get to know the opposition, Iowa matters.

Pundits say that only about 17 percent of registered voters will actually participate in the Jan. 3 Iowa Caucuses, and with six candidates, 20 percent constitutes a win.

Next week, the action shifts to new Hampshire. if you don't know anybody there, you may need to know more about how they think.

Game On!