"Pre-writing" is a technique many reporters use when covering an event they know will happen in the future. The skeleton of the story is drafted in advance, leaving only the specifics of the event to be filled in before publishing. Here, through the magic of Daily Kos 4.0 technology, I'm able to present wire service boilerplate for the Iowa caucus results that will be used by the Associated Press, Fox 'News', the New York Times, and other news agencies.
So, grab a tasty beverage and adjust the menus to file your story on deadline.
DES MOINES — won the Iowa caucuses here Tuesday, brushing aside the by presenting as the Republican party had to send up against President Obama in November. The outcome of the caucus race defied .
came in second, catapulting into the first tier of presidential contenders. In the process, and pushed — who just a week ago was preparing for a victory celebration here — into third place.
finished fourth, a devastating showing that led to end bid for the presidency. aides said that on Wednesday morning was flying not to New Hampshire, where a " Rally" in Manchester had been scheduled.
It was a much happier night for , who only weeks ago was battling the perception among many of own supporters that campaign might not even make it .
At victory speech, complimented on being a solid lawmaker and called him a of commitment, a of principle, and has served our country and all of us with great distinction."
continued to largely ignore his rivals in favor of a continued critique of President Obama, betting that voters will choose the they view as best able to defeat the Democratic in the White House.
“This is an election about and our and the scale of our ,” said, enthusiastically punching the air with hand. “It’s also an election about the of America.”
was introduced at a caucus rally by , who called “” and said was the “only candidate in this race who would in one term.”