That's what is appealing about Iowa and New Hampshire because the pols have to meet just about everyone in those states. I think the worst thing that's happened to the system (other than the complete corruption of it by moneyed interests, and the rigging of elections) is the rise of the political consultants.
I wish I had a dime for every politician who apears to be a total phony on television who is said to be bright, funny and charming in person. Maybe if these people acted like themselves we would get a better picture of who we are dealing with.