Iowa: Devastating defeat by Clinton....

"[T]his room was, until about five or six minutes ago, completely empty. This is a manufactured 'celebration.' It really felt more like a funeral as people started strolling in from upstairs where they had obviously been gathered. This is unlike anything that I've ever seen, a completely empty, dirge-like event..." -- MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on "MSNBC Live," 1/3/08, from Iowa Caucus

Iowa caucus....

The Virginia College Republicans have posted a "Top Ten List: Why Iowa Caucus Sucks." Can't say I don't disagree with much of what they say.

Here's something I do not understand. It's illegal to pay someone to vote ... but in the Iowa caucus candidates are offering free babysitting service, a chance to meet celebrities, handing out snow shovels, offering food.... All are appearances of bribing voters as opposed to out-and-out buying them.

Curious process....