I just attended a training session for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses. It covered a lot of ground, and was excellent. Much time was spent on the procedures that will be needed in the larger precincts, those that will be electing six or seven, or even ten or twelve delegates.

Some of us will face different challenges. There are a lot of rural precincts (and some in towns, like mine: Coralville 3rd) that will elect three or fewer delegates. That means that we will have to beat out one or more of the "top three." But we can do it, and make a huge difference for Governor Richardson. I think that he is the best candidate for rural Iowa, and rural people across America.

If you live in one of the small precincts, I urge you to do three things:

-- talk to your friends over the next couple of weeks, and tell them why you support Gov. Richardson
-- arrive early on caucus night. If there is a precinct captain, offer to help him or her. If not, and no one is taking the lead, step up and take the lead yourself to make sure that Richardson supporters band together and win a delegate.
-- stand firm: don't let the Clinton or Obama or Edwards people "steal" you for their group. They will try.

Remember that if your precinct is electing only one delegate, it is done by written ballot, just like a regular election. There is no opportunity to "realign" like they do in the larger precincts.

The Iowa Caucus is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the future of America. Don't miss it!