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Chapter Eight
"The support of my family, and many here in Iowa, has been more than I could've thought possible. But the people have made their wishes, and I intend to respect those wishes-I officially discontinue my campaign for President of the United States. I wish luck to the remaining candidates, and thank everyone who has stood beside me."
-George Bush (1980)
"Connally didn't like Bush that much-matter of fact, at one point he said he hated the guy. So, he was not looking for his endorsement. Buckley, on the other hand, needed his support, cause what he learned after Iowa is that no matter how well you campaign, it all comes down to organization."
-Jonah Goldberg (2013)
"After Iowa, Buckley decided to skip the primary in Puerto Rico, where he had no chances of winning and needed to focus on a victory in New Hampshire. Dole spent some money to get his name on the ballot down there, but he also focused on the Granite State. The only people who actively campaigned there were Connally, Anderson, and Howard Baker."
-Fred Ryan (2016)
"There was a difference between Iowa and New Hampshire-New Hampshire was smaller, and if you wanted to win in New Hampshire, you don't forget anyone's name there."