If like me you’ve never been to Iowa, let alone witnessed the Ames Straw Poll, you’ll really enjoy watching YouTube evangelist, entrepreneur and aspiring journalist, James Kotecki’s coverage of this unique event.
Working as a freelance journalist for the inside-the-beltway paper, Politico.com, James brings his own individual style of political punditry to Iowa, providing behind the scenes coverage, interviews with several candidates and analysis from the Politico’s Chief Political Correspondent, Roger Simon, and Republican Blogger/Reporter, Jonathan Martin.
James’ irreverent coverage is refreshing and provides an excellent insight into what goes into winning the straw poll. I still can’t quite believe so many people travel from across Iowa to vote (yes, I know the candidates bus many voters in, although apparently Gov. Mike Huckabee didn’t), a sure sign of the strength of democracy in the US.
Here’s a taster for you from when James first arrived at the Iowa State Fair:
To see the full series of videos visit JamesKotecki.com. They start on August 10th.
Great work James!
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