the iowa caucus is tuesday. it is the first official step to determining who will be the republican candidate facing barack obama in the 2012 presidential election. politicians have been visiting my homestate excessively to compete for the support of iowan voters and the national media attention iowa receives is madness.
this video from my youtube channel was inspired by coverage of the process
shucks is used to react to appreciation, in this case applause. it is a nice, folksy way to deflect praise.
humbling is a related concept. it is common for public figures & celebrities to say “it’s humbling” when they receive an award or a compliment. it makes them look humble or modest.
an egg beater
beater is used to refer to an old or run-down car. it compares the engine of the car to an egg beater.
