[ari-freedom]

McCain led the way on this issue. Yes, I know...still a RINO but nobody else had the guts to oppose ethanol subsidies except for Fred Thompson (who was only in the race to support his good old friend).

[hawkeye101]

The Hog and Tractor lobby still control all politicians in Iowa, both Republican and Democrats, and liberals and conservatives. You must bow down to King Farmer if you want to win any contest in Iowa.

Is it any wonder Iowa was the slowest growing state in the 20th century, economically and population-wise?

As long as ag is omnipotent in Ioway, this state will wallow in mediocrity.