Sunday, January 18, 2004
One other thing - a strong showing in Iowa for Kerry should mean that he's strong. Period. How he does in New Hampshire should not be overrated in importance. Yes, New Hampshire is a "neighboring state" to Massachusetts. Big freaking whoop. Has anyone noticed that it's also next to Vermont? Or better yet, has anyone given some thought to the possibility that being neighbors determines very little? Coming from Texas did not enable Bush to win in New Mexico. Strong Democratic turnout in Mass and Vermont didn't give Gore New Hampshire. Illinois and Indiana are about as far apart as Finland and South Africa where their voting behavior is concerned. This is one of the laziest notions that commentators employ and it's time to chuck it.
