DODD TAKES ISSUE WITH THOSE WHO DOWNPLAY IMPORTANCE OF IOWA “FIRST IN THE NATION” CAUCUSES
Presidential candidate Chris Dodd issued the following statement today, reaffirming his commitment to the importance of Iowa’s “First in the Nation” Caucuses:
“I disagree with those candidates who would say that they are ‘running a national campaign’ and accept the political maneuvering to preempt Iowa’s time-tested and important role in the process of choosing which candidate would make the strongest nominee and strongest President.
“Such a strategy only reinforces the role of big money and big rally sound bites and strikes another blow at the very heart of what makes the Iowa Caucuses so important -- this year more than ever. The next President is going to inherit the most complicated set of circumstances in a generation and must not only be ready to lead from day one but also have demonstrated a proven ability to bring people together and get things done. Making that important decision about who is best qualified to do that must be done in small settings where voters get the chance to ask the important and direct questions of each of us. That is what happens in the living rooms, schools, and farms of Iowa, and it should remain that way.
“In this year where the media focus seems to be on celebrity and sound bites, it is more important that ever that Iowa remains the first in the nation caucuses.”
