Most people seem to agree that a win in Iowa is becoming more and more important to Sen. Obama's chances of winning the Democratic nomination. Most people also seem to acknowledge that Sen. Obama is wildly popular among college age voters. So is it possible that an obscure proposed local ordinance related to alcohol could tip the scales in a really close election in Sen. Obama's favor?
The Chicago Tribune posted this article yesterday about Iowa City considering an ordinance to kick under 21 people out of bars at 10. It didn't explain why 18-20 year olds would be allowed in a bar in the first place, but I digress. The article is here.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/...
I only read it because my best friend is a University of Iowa grad and I wanted to razz him about it. However, the last paragraph got me thinking. The bar and restaurant association alone registered over 2,000 new, college age voters in Iowa City. Presumably others registered on their own. What are the odds that a good number of these newly registered voters might also show up for the caucus in January? How many of them might vote for Obama? If the race is super tight, could a few thousand new college age voters tip the scales in Obama's favor? If they do would an obscure local ordinance related to booze end up helping to determine the next president?