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Iowa Democrats react to losing first in the nation caucus
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa loses political status Friday after the Democratic Nationwide Committee rule-making arm stripped the state of the primary within the nationwide title.
The committee really helpful South Carolina be the primary within the nation after President Biden despatched a letter saying the variety within the state would higher symbolize the social gathering’s numerous citizens.
“It’s a tragic resolution that the Democratic Celebration is taking,” stated newly elected state consultant Sami Scheetz.
Scheetz stated the caucus’ was one in every of his first political recollections when President Obama visited Cedar Rapids when he was a baby. He went on to work extensively for Senator Bernie Sanders’ caucus marketing campaign. He stated the choice to maneuver the caucus hurts little-known candidates like Obama.
“President Obama wouldn’t have been President if it weren’t for the caucus giving him a nationwide stage,” he stated. “He spent a 12 months right here going to espresso retailers speaking to Iowans, making his pitch for what his imaginative and prescient for the USA can be.”
Whereas Scheetz stated this could silence Iowa voices, Johnson County Democratic Chairman, Ed Cranston believed modifications weren’t essentially a foul factor.
“There are modifications that had been in all probability wanted,” Cranston stated.
He doesn’t consider the transfer would have a lot impression, and it might assist the social gathering.
“Right here in Johnson County, it has been a problem for us to seek out room for over 22,000 individuals and 64 precincts,” stated Cranston. “A few of these precincts have over 1,000 folks.
Cranston and Scheetz do agree, Iowans might want to work exhausting to make their voices heard sooner or later.
“We will’t depend on nationwide Democrats coming and knocking on doorways, touring throughout the state, investing, and tons of media protection,” he stated. “We’re going to must do all that on our personal.”
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“I think for Payton we all have an expectation, you know, when your best player comes back and lead the league in made threes, well, he’s going to make more threes and he’s going to get more rebounds.
“The thing I’ve been impressed with is he was a really good rebounder last year. He’s a special offensive rebounder.
“A lot of shooters just don’t do that. They hang around on the perimeter, and that’s that. Throw me the ball, and I’ll shoot it in the hole for you.
“He does that, but he’s done more off the dribble. He’s done more passing to open people and reading situations, which is what you would expect from a senior.
“Think about him. Freshman year he played a lot. He was on the Big Ten Championship team. Sophomore year, Rookie of the Year in the league. Last year led the league in made threes, was an All-League player.
“Now, I think how do you go from being a second- or third-team All-League player to first-team? Obviously it’s consistency of effort and performance, and he is going to work harder.”
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well.
This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide.
Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties. The experienced center has been a strong addition in the trenches and will look to continue to be a dominant force throughout the rest of the season.
Just how dominant has McLaughlin been?
In the win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, McLaughlin actually posted the highest grade of any center in the country during week six according to Pro Football Focus. His 78.6 mark is an excellent grade, yet not surprising considering how solid he has been in the middle.
Highest Graded Center from Week 6:
🔴 Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State: 78.6@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/NNZY3D6Vc2
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 7, 2024
Not only has McLaughlin been solid this season, but the rest of the offensive line has played quite well. Against the Oregon Ducks, McLaughlin, Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Fryar will all need to be at their best. It seems like they have been at their best to this point, however, this will be the toughest test yet for the whole team.
If this unit can enforce physicality in the run game and give Will Howard time to operate on Saturday, then not only might McLaughlin grade high with PFF once again, but the rest of the unit may fair pretty well.
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