Iowa professor questions state 's first - in - the - nation role in presidential election . Stephen G. Bloom : ` ` No way can Iowa ever be a part of America '' His criticisms draw stinging rebuttals from outraged students who say he misses the point . University professor retorts : ` ` Iowans are pragmatic and balanced ''
Iowa professor questions state 's first-in-the-nation role in presidential campaigns . Stephen G. Bloom : `` No way would Iowa ever be considered representative of America '' His criticisms draw stinging rebuttals from outraged readers who say he misses the point . University president retorts : `` Iowans are pragmatic and balanced ''