It takes money, she didn't have enough. Personally, I don't think she ever had a real shot as getting elected to the presidency. But I see no reason to disparage her for her views, whatever you think of her politics.
um...Captian Anal leakage did Iowa on just 1.3 million and lost by 8 votes. So money isnt everything, but it does matter.
Really? no reason at all? Oh ok thats stupid
You are right(Who is captain anal leakage, by the way?)
Iowa is designed to garner attention for the candidates that DO NOT have money. With little money and stamina, you can go from the bottom of the polls to the top in a matter of days by placing high in the IOWA caucus.
This is also the reason why Rudy could not win the nomination last time(Let others, such as Huckabee and McCain, corner the media market) and why Huntsman should not be considered a serious candidate!
It is true, you do not need to Iowa to win the nomination, but you do need money and media attention and Iowa is a main step to gain that.