Right, they don't matter. That's why all the candidates are spending so much time and money campaigning there.
If they're so irrelevant why did John Kerry move from 3rd place to the front-runner position after winning both states back in 2004?
Look, I don't like it that these two little states have such a disproportionate say in our presidential elections, but the fact is they do. I suggest you deal with that reality.
When Mitt is ahead in any of the big delegate states (CA, TX, FL, NY) let me know.
>>>Look, I don’t like it that these two little states have such a disproportionate say in our presidential elections<<<
I actually do like the idea. I think it’s fantastic and one of the things that makes our political system better than it could be. To have candidates going from small town to small town, talking to individual groups of people. Meeting with local business leaders. That’s a very, very good thing.
First, it allows a sector of the population to come to know the candidates well. It creates a small group of people who see it as a responsibility to inform themselves, to read up on these candidates, and to vote accordingly.
It also forces our politicians to field questions from small groups of people over and over again, and it allows them to truly hear the voice of the people. You even hear candidates like Brownback rethinking his stance on immigration after speaking to the American people. That’s a good thing, if you ask me.
I like having Iowa and New Hampshire first. I think both states are excellent testing grounds for the national campaign, as well.