Three lessons came out of the Iowa caucus last night:
1. Every vote COUNTS - I get tired of hearing folks who say their vote won't count so why go vote. Well, I understand that not every election is going to be close but when an election is close, as last night, each vote does matter. The bottom line is that we as Americans have the right to vote, it's a privilege and honor to do so and it can have profound results as witnessed last night.
2. Mitt just keeps on, keeping on. There is something to be said about consistency. You know what you are getting with him and I think there is comfort in that fact for a segment of voters during these times of uncertainty.
3. Santorum showed once again that this is a unique and amazing country. What other country would afford a relative unknown this opportunity? There is none. Santorum shows everyone that if you have a deep conviction, work your tail off and persevere that good things can result. Yet another example of the American dream . . .
So now they are off to New Hampshire. I'm guessing we will have a few less which is good in terms of the future debates. It's time to willow this down a bit. Everyone has had their chance at advancing their cause and the folks in Iowa have spoken so we say goodbye to the Midwest and hello to the Northeast.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch . . .
