That quiet we hear right now is truly the calm before the storm. As I write this, the good people of Iowa are a few short hours away from beginning to shape the presidential election of 2008. This is the first election since 1952 - Eisenhower vs. Stevenson - where no incumbent president or vice president is going to be on the ballot. Since 1980, either a Bush or a Clinton have been in one of the top two spots - obviously that could continue this year. And the diversity of candidates and ideas appears to be as broad as it has ever been in a presidential race. This is an important election.
Change seems to be in the air. Iowa will help to either validate that or quash it depending on the outcomes. There is a long way to go after Iowa, but the quirky caucus system used by that state has served as a good indicator of who the nominees of both parties will be come November. And as the final push begins to get people out to the caucus sites, the nation's attention turns to the heartland of the nation to see what the Iowans have to tell us.
Record numbers are predicted which is a great indicator of the interest we all have in this important election. Regardless of your political affiliation, a big majority of this country is ready for new leadership that is more hopeful, more positive and ready to solve real problems.
So let's see what Iowa has to say this time. Should be an interesting evening.
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