Candidate-a-palooza... the day before the Iowa Caucus!
On the day before caucus mania, a candidate blitz hit Dubuque. What a long strange trip it's been. Two whistle stop visits hit the Airport. First, Democratic New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson spoke to supporters and a little later in the day, Republican Arizona Senator Jon McCain visited the same site (with a cooler backdrop we have to say). He had a powerhouse entourage including former candidate and Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, South Dakota Senator John Thune and a rare political appearance by Richard Nixon's daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. Across town, President Bill Clinton mesmerized another crowd with his usual gift for public speaking on behalf of his wife Hillary at Roosevelt Middle School. The the day wrapped up with the last minute announcement of a visit from Janet McCain Huckabee, wife of candidate Mike Huckabee, the former Governor of Arkansas. (he's from Hope too!). Joining Mrs. Huckabee was none other than Movie Star and Martial Arts legend Chuck Norris and his wife Gena at the Mississippi Mug Coffe Shop. Whew! That was a full day. And it was just a warm up. The real heat happens today at the Iowa Caucus. Whether you have chosen a candidate or not, get to your caucus site and take part. Talk to supporters of all the candidates and make your voice heard through your vote. Our actions shape the race for President for an entire nation. First in the nation is an honor, no matter how tired you are of commercials or annoying phone calls. It all ends tomorrow. So get out and make a difference tonight! - Photos by Jef fStiles, Bryce Parks, Mike Ironside, Gaile Schickwrath, Tim Brechlin and Tanya Tjarks.