VOICED: Undecided voters big factor in Iowa caucuses

The transcript discusses the political strategies of candidates like Gingrich, Romney, Perry, and Paul, focusing on their approaches to the Iowa caucus. It highlights the indecision among Iowa's Republican caucus goers, with many still undecided. The candidates' messages are similar, emphasizing smaller government and lower spending, but differ in personality. Iowans expect personal interaction with candidates, which influences their decision-making. The transcript also touches on the perspectives of voters like Jeff, a fiscal conservative, and his wife Tara, a Democrat, who believes no Republican candidate can defeat Barack Obama.

Which candidate is known for writing long letters as part of their campaign strategy?

• Gingrich

• Romney

• Ron Paul

• Rick Perry

What percentage of Iowa's Republican caucus goers were reported as undecided according to the Des Moines Register poll?

• 60%

• 50%

• 41%

• 25%

What is a common message shared by the candidates in their campaigns?

• Increased government spending

• Smaller government

• More taxes

• Support for Barack Obama

What do Iowans expect from presidential candidates during the campaign?

• To receive emails

• To meet them multiple times

• To read about them in newspapers

• To see them on TV

What is Tara's political affiliation and belief about the Republican candidates?

• Democrat, believes they will win

• Republican, believes they are not strong enough

• Republican, believes they will win

• Democrat, believes they are not strong enough