Re: Obama Takes Iowa
Iowa Cucuses were jam packed with voters. They all came to vote for Obama, he seemed to have re-energized the young democratic base. You had to see the passion shown by under 21 kids from all over the place standing in cold January winter, freezing temperature with Obama signs. All of them were new voters, I was surprised that Ron Paul did not do that well. Let's see if he can pick up steam, but the turn out for Democrats and Obama shows that this time Democracts are real serious about winning in '08.
Clinton was relying on women voters, but most of them went to Obama. They all said that she is good, intelligent and able, but don't think she can win the Presidential Election. She brings a lot of baggage and unlike Bill does not have the skill to beat the negative campaign.
McCain has seen the new life in his bit for White House, but conservatives hate him. First for his opposition to what he called tax cuts for rich, than Iraq war, Immigration and than supporting Bush when his ratings were 30%. He would need a lot of help especially from Romney and Thompson, if these two fade away than Republicans will try for a compromise with McCain. He is not their first choice.
Huckabee surge is one for books, he came from no where. Out spent, Mike relied on the evengelicals, but even moderate Republicans voted for him. He brings a fresh look to Republicans, one of the few who talks about environment, fair tax and takes on Bush's policies in Iraq. I don't think he is a one hit wonder, unless Giuliani can beat him on Super Tuesday.