Vilsack and the Iowa Caucuses

[Keystone Phil]

Governor Tom Vilsack stayed neutral during the Iowa Caucuses but did we ever find out who he ended up supporting? I know that during a caucus, one must actually get up in support of their candidate and "caucus" with others. Unless Vilsack skipped (which I highly doubt), it should be recorded which way he went. Any idea anyone?

[MAS117]

Governor Tom Vilsack stayed neutral during the Iowa Caucuses but did we ever find out who he ended up supporting? I know that during a caucus, one must actually get up in support of their candidate and "caucus" with others. Unless Vilsack skipped (which I highly doubt), it should be recorded which way he went. Any idea anyone?

Good question Phil, I'd be curious to see who he supported to. Odds are its Kerry.

[Max Power]

Well, he endorsed Kerry later on, but his wife endorsed and campaigned for Kerry, appearing at rallies, in ads, etc. So basically, she was kind of Vilsack's mouthpiece.

[Platypus]

yes; his wife was a firm Kerry supporter; he was officially neutral. After it became clear that Kerry was going to win, I believe he spent a night with the Vilsacks in Iowa?

[Keystone Phil]

I knew about Christie Vilsack and figured that he put her up to it since he wouldn't look that great coming out with an endorsement.

I also believe that the only reason why Vilsack was on the short list was because of what his wife did for Kerry. That endorsement kept him alive. Other than that, I don't think he was a serious candidate for the VP spot.

I'm just surprised that his support during the caucus wasn't eventually made public.