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    "You know, I just wanna say something about my opponent here-Jim Buckley. Now, I'm not going to waste my time attacking his personality, or anything of the sort, `cause that's not the kind of politician, or candidate, I am. But frankly, I don't see how he's better than any of the other leaders this country's tested."

    "You know Governor, that's a bit inflated, but I assume you know everything when it comes to inflation."

    "Tell me, as the spokesman for the Will Buckley Presidential Campaign-"

    "Oh, what's that supposed to mean, anyway!"

    "It means that you have almost no experience-"

    "I'm almost four years into my second-"

    "As a leader, not a legislator."

    "You doubt me capable of leadership?"

    "Well, I've served as a Governor, I've served as a Navy Secretary and a Treasury Secretary-I've seen America in a whole lot of ways, and I don't think that you have the same knowledge, and the capabilities that come with it."

    "You know, you talked about me being no better than the leaders who have failed this country-well, you're the one who served in those Administrations. I'm the one trying to give the American people a different choice."

    -James Buckley and John Connally (1979)
     
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    "After the debate, Iowa pretty much descended into hell."

    -    Lee Atwater (1981)

    "I was woken up-it was three-oh-one in the morning, and I picked up the receiver. I asked for who it is, and it was this friend I had at the [Des Moines] Register and he said, 'we got a poll-you need to see this.' Now I saw a lot of polls over the last few days, and so I said 'no, thanks.' it was the same as yesterday's poll, and tomorrow's was almost the same. There's a point where you've gotta stop calling people about who they thought was stronger, or stuff like that."

    -Gail Collins (1992)

    "Jim started campaign more heavily after that, cause we knew that it was our material presence that was the most significant political strategy we had left-for the time, that is. John [Connally] was doing the same, but of course now we had the lead, as much as it counted for anything."

    -William F Buckley (1986)
     
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    "Caucasus are the worst sector of American politics."

    -Anonymous (2004)

    "It has been approximately two hours and thirteen minutes since the precincts closed in Iowa, but the votes have been counted..."

    -John Chancellor (1980)

    "It was close, after all-just a two and a half percent margin, but it was still a victory-John couldn't believe it."

    -Nellie Connally (1992)

    John Connally: 26%

    James Buckley 23.5%

    Bob Dole: 18.4%

    John Anderson: 15%

    George Bush: 12%

    Howard Baker; 4.85
     
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    I didn't expect Connally to win Iowa, this should be good news for his campaign. NH's anti-establishment political views would be a good spot for Buckley.
     

    The Congressman

    Bush's campaign won't continue, most likely. He'd still be an excellent cabinet official for Buckley. Perhaps National Security Adviser or heading back to the CIA?
     
    Chapter Eight
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    "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."

    -Mary Dnet Crisp (2000)
     
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