Shawn Dixon January 5th, 2008

Thanks for sticking with me and sharing in the experience of volunteering in Iowa. Being a part of the caucuses was an incredible experience. They are like nothing I’ve seen before. And, I, like everyone else, am incredibly excited about what happened in Iowa on Thursday night

No matter who goes on to win the nomination, that kind of unprecedented turnout is inspiring and shows that people are tired of the nasty politics of hate, fear and greed that George Bush and Mitch McConnell have presided over for the last seven years. I was right about one thing: you should take my Iowa predictions with a grain of salt. However, I will justify it by telling you that the county in which I canvassed, Wapello County, finished according to my predictions: Edwards win, Clinton second and Obama in third with about half as much support as Edwards. My microcosm just happened to not be representative of the rest of the state.

I’m still supporting Senator Edwards and I think he’s going to have a strong showing in New Hampshire. Yesterday was his biggest fundraising day of the campaign, he has overflow crowds today and because he’s the undisputed best debater of the pack he’ll have a strong showing in tonight’s debate. I’ve been inspired by his drive for change and impressed by his plan for universal healthcare and his plan to revitalize rural America. Both are substantive, progressive and achievable.

That said, I want to echo Jim Pence’s sentiment in saying that all of our candidates are fantastic – and I really mean that. When knocking on doors in Iowa I heard people say time and time again, “I’m undecided because all the Democrats are good this year.” I believe that is true and that is what is driving the incredible turnouts. I’ll happily and proudly support the Democratic nominee whoever he or she may be because they are all incredible advocates for change.

The Democrats are in great shape going into November because people are demanding change. And, as Matt pointed out, the effects of that will be felt in the Senate race in Kentucky. Iowa sent a signal that people are looking to be inspired and want change. The great news for Kentucky is that Andrew Horne fits that bill perfectly.

Thanks for all the well wishes during the trip!

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