Pod Save America Iowa Episode 5: Voting is not enough
Jan 28, 2020
The final sprint before the Iowa caucuses is captured with a focus on civic engagement and the importance of grassroots activism. Major surrogates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez energize the campaigns as candidates navigate the chaos leading up to caucus night. Insights from field organizers reveal the heart and resilience of grassroots efforts. With exclusive poll results and strategic paths to victory discussed, this dynamic exploration emphasizes community involvement as essential for meaningful political change.
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Hot Dish Party
- Tommy Vietor attends an Amy Klobuchar hot dish party in Iowa.
- The host, Jenny Pryke, is undecided but has a ranked choice in mind.
Impeachment Impact
- Impeachment hearings kept several candidates in D.C., leaving Iowa relatively empty.
- Andrew Yang is capitalizing on this with a 17-day bus tour.
Precinct Captain Power
- Build strong precinct captain teams because they run caucus night operations.
- Train them to get as many people as possible into your candidate's corner.