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Dec 31, 2007 | 7:52 PM
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Well, it might be a few more days until the caucus, but this is our team's last day of Winter Break vacation before going to Iowa, and I couldn't be more excited! I've been trying to get all of my last minute things in today.

 

I think I have all of the equipment I need, the only thing left to get was hand warmers. I'm at home in Tuscaloosa, where it was a very nice 61 degrees outside today. Tomorrow will be a shock though, because the high in Des Moines is supposed to be nine degrees!

 

I think I can make it though, especially since I'm so excited to see the behind the scenes of the caucus. I even have some friends who will be caucusing in Iowa, so I really want to see how many other college students will be there. With the caucus being so early this year, it will be interesting to see if having it during college students' winter breaks will affect the amount of college-aged voters.

Sure, getting up at 5 am to drive to Birmingham and get on a flight to Dallas so I can then fly to Des Moines doesn't sound too fun, especially when that means I have to cut my New Years plans short, but I know the next few days will more than make up for it.

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scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Jan 1, 2008 | 9:24 AM

Please report fairly from both sides. Thank you. And have fun!
rsagetx1
Jan 1, 2008 | 11:17 AM

I think it more important to report the facts period regardless of side. Life isn't always fair. You can't please everyone all the time.

I heard the reason most journalist said they became a journalist was to change he world. Well, that should be the reason someone becomes a journalist to me. Instead it should be to report what's happening in the world at the time and to find the truth behind that.

I'm looking forward to this years election and have a interest in politics too. I'm conservative Republican.

Good luck with your future Fox_SMU_Rachael whether you go into politics, journalism, or a combination of both. May I say you look to be a lovely young lady. I could imagine seeing you on Fox News someday ;-)
rsagetx1
Jan 1, 2008 | 11:18 AM

To bad you can't edit your post after you post it. In the 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence I ment to say "shouldn't".
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Jan 1, 2008 | 3:44 PM

I'm a conservative as well but I want to see both sides is all.
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FOX_SMU_Rachael

I am a SMU student political reporter for FOX. I am a junior majoring in Political Science and Journalism at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. I grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL. I've enjoyed doing some political reporting for SMU-TV and interning in Washington, D.C. in the past, and so I'm really excited about covering the Iowa caucus with three other SMU journalism students. The 2008 election should be pretty interesting, so be sure to check our updates on behind-the-scenes action at the 2008 Iowa caucus!

Member Since: 12/13/2007


 

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