I agree. In this day and age of t.v., internet and radio, there is absolutely no need to hold this Dog & Pony Show of, for example, going in person to all 99 counties of Iowa to prove who's better at glad-handing.

I didn't think it was praiseworthy for Bachmann and Santorum to spend so much energy, money and time going to 99 counties to suck up to the locals in person. I think it is highly egocentric for the Iowa or NH voters to expect the candidates to come and "kiss their ring".

There should be one national primary day, held 4 months before the general election. This presidential campaign has already been going on for too long.

And when are these people ever IN their elected office, with all these campaign trips?? It's a total farce.