When politicians leave, Iowa can return to normal
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Obama HQ in Decorah, Iowa
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Now that the Iowa caucuses are over, presidential candidates, staffers and the news media are leaving the state in droves. Many are headed to New Hampshire, the site of the next big contest. Commentator Peter Smith says now Iowa can recover.
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