MIRS Monday, Jan. 2, 2012

U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter, a former presidential candidate, helps MIRS break down the field on the eve of the Iowa Caucus during a 10-minute interview. Hawkeye alum Susan Demas defends Iowa's first-in-the-nation position and the whole MIRS team, plus Jack Spencer of Capitol Confidential, takes a look ahead to what should be the key issues going into 2012.