Curtis Jacob

Curtis Jacob is a Digital Strategist from northwest Iowa. He has lived in both Ohio and Florida before moving to Iowa in 2005. He was a co-presenter of one of the breakout sessions at Trendigital Summit in 2015.

Revenge Is A Dangerous Virus

Revenge Is A Dangerous Virus

The 2024 primary is a process that is fueled by revenge.

Curtis Jacob
22 January 2024

The Final Count

The Final Count

Between the snow storm and election day actually being a federal holiday, a couple campaigns didn't schedule their mailings very well.

Curtis Jacob
19 January 2024

Iowa Caucus Debrief

Iowa Caucus Debrief

There is a lot to learn from the Iowa Caucuses beyond the final preference poll results.

Curtis Jacob
15 January 2024

Chris Christie Out, Six Left

Chris Christie Out, Six Left

Chris Christie announced the suspension of his campaign Wednesday as he bad mouthed the two candidates set to debate on CNN Wednesday night.

Curtis Jacob
10 January 2024

One Week Left

The mailman had to wade through seven inches of fresh snow to bring our latest supply of political postcards.

Curtis Jacob
08 January 2024

Woops, He Did It Again!

Woops, He Did It Again!

For the second day in a row, the Trump campaign has sent us a postcard telling us to go to the WRONG caucus location.

Curtis Jacob
05 January 2024

Woops, Wrong Caucus Location!

Woops, Wrong Caucus Location!

I assume it is just a database error in their mailing, but the latest Trump campaign postcard told us to go to the WRONG caucus location.

Curtis Jacob
04 January 2024

A New Year's Fortnight

A New Year's Fortnight

With just a fortnight left before we vote in Iowa, 2024 promises to be a very interesting year.

Curtis Jacob
01 January 2024

Trump and Haley Tag Team DeSantis

Trump and Haley Tag Team DeSantis

Earlier in the campaign Trump attacked DeSantis and Haley touted her anti-China stances, but now Haley is attacking DeSantis and Trump is touting his anti-China stances.

Curtis Jacob
26 December 2023

Last Minute Contestant Asa Hutchinson

Last Minute Contestant Asa Hutchinson

As much as I was surprised to get a mailing from Ryan Binkley yesterday, I am completely dumbfounded to get a mailing from Asa Hutchinson today.

Curtis Jacob
22 December 2023

It Is WINO Season

It Is WINO Season

I feel extra sorry for the mailmen every four years when Christmas and Politics collide.

Curtis Jacob
21 December 2023

The Home Stretch and My Vote Goes to...

The Home Stretch and My Vote Goes to...

I am voting for Ron DeSantis.

Curtis Jacob
16 December 2023

The Debate and Voter Turnout Versus Poll Numbers

The Debate and Voter Turnout Versus Poll Numbers

I declare the winner of the fourth Republican debate to be News Nation.

Curtis Jacob
09 December 2023

Trump, DeSantis, and Haley, But Not Burgum

Trump, DeSantis, and Haley, But Not Burgum

Doug Burgum became the eighth Republican candidate to suspend his campaign today.

Curtis Jacob
04 December 2023

Trump Versus DeSantis

Trump Versus DeSantis

Over the past two weeks, the snail mail in Iowa has really changed.

Curtis Jacob
25 November 2023

The Issue of Statehood

The Issue of Statehood

Puerto Rico Statehood is the latest issue that the Trump Super PAC is trying to use against DeSantis.

Curtis Jacob
18 November 2023

Fewer Candidates Hurts Trump

Fewer Candidates Hurts Trump

Tim Scott surprised everyone Sunday night with an announcement that he was calling it quits.

Curtis Jacob
13 November 2023

Iowa Campaign Ground Game

Iowa Campaign Ground Game

There were five candidates on the stage during the last debate, but how many are serious about winning Iowa?

Curtis Jacob
11 November 2023

A New Leader Emerges

A New Leader Emerges

The race to the top of the Snail Mail Championship has a new leader.

Curtis Jacob
04 November 2023

Breakfast with Vivek

Breakfast with Vivek

Vivek Ramaswamy was the third Presidential candidate to visit our little town in northwest Iowa.

Curtis Jacob
30 October 2023

Pence Suspends

Mike Pence is the sixth Republican candidate to suspend his campaign, leaving just nine candidates left.

Curtis Jacob
28 October 2023

Where Did China Go?

Where Did China Go?

The suspension of the Larry Elder campaign marks the fifth candidate to drop out, leaving us with just 10 candidates.

Curtis Jacob
26 October 2023

Introducing Ryan Binkley

Introducing Ryan Binkley

Ryan Binkley made several stops in Northwest Iowa today, including our small town.

Curtis Jacob
25 October 2023

The List Grows Smaller

The List Grows Smaller

Perry Johnson suspended his campaign Friday, October 20, 2023.

Curtis Jacob
20 October 2023

A Change in Priorities

A Change in Priorities

A lot has happened in the world since last week and the campaigns have lost the focus in the main news media.

Curtis Jacob
14 October 2023

The Tool of Last Resort

The Tool of Last Resort

Something has clearly changed now that we are getting attack ads in numbers just about the same as regular ads.

Curtis Jacob
07 October 2023

Attacking and Praising Your Opponents

Attacking and Praising Your Opponents

Is the Trump campaign getting a little worried?

Curtis Jacob
05 October 2023

Two New Super PACs

Two New Super PACs

Four in one day, that is the new record for daily mailings this election cycle.

Curtis Jacob
02 October 2023

Comparing 2024 to 2016

Comparing 2024 to 2016

It has been five months since we received our first mailing and I thought it might be interesting to see how we compare to the 2016 race.

Curtis Jacob
30 September 2023

Issues or Results

Issues or Results

The last three days brought us five mailings and a second debate that was a mess.

Curtis Jacob
28 September 2023

Straight to the Trashcan?

Straight to the Trashcan?

I'm not sure I can take much more as I am nearing my limit on some of these mailings.

Curtis Jacob
22 September 2023

Ramaswamy Enters the Snail Mail Race

Ramaswamy Enters the Snail Mail Race

Today we received our first mailing from the Ramaswamy campaign, and it's not the typical postcard sized mailing.

Curtis Jacob
21 September 2023

Polling Media Awareness

Polling Media Awareness

Today I received a telephone poll that asked a lot of questions about my awareness of recent campaign ads.

Curtis Jacob
19 September 2023

Pro-Trump Postcard Finds Our Mailbox

Pro-Trump Postcard Finds Our Mailbox

It has been about two-months since we last received a Pro-Trump mailing.

Curtis Jacob
18 September 2023

Latest Poll: Broken or Deceptive? You Decide!

Latest Poll: Broken or Deceptive? You Decide!

It has been almost two weeks since our last Presidential campaign mailing, but today we received two new ones and a very interesting telephone poll.

Curtis Jacob
14 September 2023

To Send Mail Or Not

To Send Mail Or Not

Why do some campaigns and their Super PACs send out mail and some do not?

Curtis Jacob
02 September 2023

Mail Designs Improving

Mail Designs Improving

We received an onslaught of mail from four different Super PACs with designs that are starting to stand out better.

Curtis Jacob
01 September 2023

Setting Yourself Apart

Setting Yourself Apart

Today we received a pro-Burgum poll and a pro-DeSantis mailing, and the contrast in style was very apparent.

Curtis Jacob
29 August 2023

Where Do I Stand?

Where Do I Stand?

The Iowa Caucus may be just under 5 months away, but let me list my top choices for who I currently prefer.

Curtis Jacob
26 August 2023

Meeting Ron DeSantis In-Person

Meeting Ron DeSantis In-Person

Today presented itself with the perfect example of why I started this website.

Curtis Jacob
25 August 2023

Post Debate Mail

Post Debate Mail

Which campaign wins the award for first post-debate mailing?

Curtis Jacob
24 August 2023

Conservative, China, and American Boots

Conservative, China, and American Boots

What should the candidates be telling us right now?

Curtis Jacob
18 August 2023

Biden or Xi Jinping

Biden or Xi Jinping

I am starting to wonder if the Republican candidates are going up against Xi Jinping instead of Biden.

Curtis Jacob
14 August 2023

To Be Fair Or Not

To Be Fair Or Not

The Iowa State Fair is now underway and a couple candidates are sitting out the regular events.

Curtis Jacob
10 August 2023

A Tale of Two Campaigns

A Tale of Two Campaigns

Although we have had several mailings the last few weeks, it has been a while since we have received any from Perry Johnson or the DeSantis Super PAC.

Curtis Jacob
09 August 2023

Denied by the Pollsters

Denied by the Pollsters

I've been denied by the pollsters.

Curtis Jacob
07 August 2023

Association With Fox News

Association With Fox News

I am not so sure it is helpful to be associated with Fox News anymore.

Curtis Jacob
05 August 2023

Likeability Does Have An Impact

Likeability Does Have An Impact

Likeability matters and does have an impact on elections.

Curtis Jacob
04 August 2023

No Vacation for the Campaigns

No Vacation for the Campaigns

We took a two week vacation, but the campaigns kept sending us large postcards.

Curtis Jacob
29 July 2023

Inventory Time as AFP Strikes Again!

Inventory Time as AFP Strikes Again!

The Americans for Prosperity Action super PAC landed another anti-trump postcard in our mailbox today.

Curtis Jacob
11 July 2023

Anyone But Trump

Anyone But Trump

Today we received our first, "Anyone but Trump" mailing from the AFP Action super PAC.

Curtis Jacob
10 July 2023

Faith in [Insert Word Here]

Faith in [Insert Word Here]

Tim Scott is the latest candidate to join our growing list.

Curtis Jacob
06 July 2023

Mike Pence Is Real

Mike Pence Is Real

Our visit with Mike Pence reminds me why I love living in Iowa.

Curtis Jacob
05 July 2023

Door Hangers and Mail

Door Hangers and Mail

Today we received more than just mail.

Curtis Jacob
01 July 2023

Are Mailings More Important Than Ever?

Are Mailings More Important Than Ever?

Today's mailing covers the recent topic of the White House flying a version of a pride flag in a way that goes against the US Flag Code.

Curtis Jacob
29 June 2023

Introducing Doug Burgum

Introducing Doug Burgum

Several candidates have entered the race over the last month, but Doug Burgum is the only one to have sent us any snail mail so far.

Curtis Jacob
27 June 2023

Are Endorsements Worth Anything?

Are Endorsements Worth Anything?

I have often said that political endorsements hurt the endorser more than they help the endorsee.

Curtis Jacob
26 June 2023

Warning! Election Gets Explicit!

Warning! Election Gets Explicit!

Most mailings never get highlighted by the media, but this time we have an exception.

Curtis Jacob
23 June 2023

Do I Really Look This Old?

Do I Really Look This Old?

I think the Trump Super PAC is worried.

Curtis Jacob
22 June 2023

Attack Ads Continue With Liberal Influence

Attack Ads Continue With Liberal Influence

I thought we would get a break in the political mailings.

Curtis Jacob
15 June 2023

A Targeted Attack That Misses

A Targeted Attack That Misses

Your Social Security and Medicare will be cut and the retirement age will increase to 70.

Curtis Jacob
10 June 2023

What Issue is Your Top Priority?

What Issue is Your Top Priority?

Perry Johnson is spending a lot of money.

Curtis Jacob
06 June 2023

The Attacks Begin

The Attacks Begin

The printed attack ads have begun.

Curtis Jacob
03 June 2023

Who is Missing?

Who is Missing?

We've had almost a two-week break without any mailings.

Curtis Jacob
25 May 2023

Meeting them in Person

Meeting them in Person

Ron DeSantis was a guest at our local congressman's annual picnic.

Curtis Jacob
13 May 2023

Timing the Attack

Timing the Attack

Timing is important, and the various candidates and Super PACs understand it very well.

Curtis Jacob
13 May 2023

Parental Control and Yard Signs

Parental Control and Yard Signs

Today's mailer is a two sided 8 1/2 x 11 inch post card dealing with education and parental rights from the Never Back Down Super PAC.

Curtis Jacob
11 May 2023

Baseball and Election Season

Baseball and Election Season

Although Baseball season and election season started about same time this year, election season lasts two years instead of just one.

Curtis Jacob
10 May 2023

Never Back Down

Never Back Down

Never Back Down is getting the message out early for Ron DeSantis.

Curtis Jacob
29 April 2023

Our First Super PAC of 2024

Our First Super PAC of 2024

I thought the mail coming this early was just a one candidate thing, but today I have been proven wrong.

Curtis Jacob
21 April 2023

Are they Listening?

Are they Listening?

It seems the book from Perry Johnson was not a one-off mailing.

Curtis Jacob
20 April 2023

An Entire Book?

An Entire Book?

The last two Presidential election cycles I have shared all the snail mail I have received from every single candidate.

Curtis Jacob
15 April 2023

Welcome to IACaucuses.org

Welcome to IACaucuses.org

I thought we had several more months before I would debut this website.

Curtis Jacob
11 April 2023