Did Jim Leach lose because of online gambling?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Yes. I believe some post-election poll showed the issue caused a 5% swing against him.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I'll see if I can find it, but i was just something I read on a blog somewhere, and was commissioned by the Poker Players Alliance.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Here's an article that mentions it: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2003453826&zsection_id=268883724&slug=broder30&date=20061130

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Here's a link with a bit more info:
http://www.gambling911.com/Poker-Players-Leach-031407.html

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[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Well given the closeness of the election and the nature of the district it would make sense.

Poll was done by RT Strategies, not familiar with them.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

No one votes on the issue of "online gambling."

Not even Iowa City college students who see it as a key source of income? (like my brother does. BTW, he's still gambling online with no problems.)