They’re not a waste of time if they raise money. The Ames Straw Poll was always supposed to be fun, and the Iowa Caucuses straw poll was just added as a way to add some interest to boring local party business.
It’s the MSM and political junky obsession that make them seem bigger and more important than they really are. That’s not Iowa’s problem.
Great point. And you are right. Its good to add some fun.
We need, including myself, to lighten up at times.
Thanks.