Iowa reaps more from campaigns than just money
The West Central Iowa Tourism board loved having the first caucus in the nation. The campaigns bring some money into the state, but the thing they do best is bring free advertising to the state. With all the media coverage we get it is easy to showcase the state, most people don’t even understand that. The people watching the news coverage do not realize that they are actually having Iowa marketed to them. They sit and watch the TV blissfully unaware that they are getting subliminal pictures of the things we have to offer in this state.
The democrats seem to do a better job of being in the show places when they have their news conferences. It’s my opinion that they seem to enjoy a little tourism while they are on the trail, and who could blame them. Being on the road most all the time and doing the hard work of campaigning, who wouldn’t like even a short break seeing the sights. Our nation has lots to offer by points of interest and, remember, politicians are people too. If you had a chance to hold a rally in a parking lot or a beautiful historic building, which would you choose?