Friday, January 4, 2008

Results of Iowa Caucuses

So here's the rundown, for the many readers who are relying on us for their caucus scoop:
Democrats:
1. Obama 38%
2. Edwards 30%
3. Clinton 29%

Republicans:
1. Huckabee 34%
2. Romney 25%
3. Thompson 13%

Some thoughts on the results:

*Will Clinton be able to survive? As Charlie Cook told us, the media is going to have a field day with Obama's win. Hillary's third place finish was a huge dissapointment and they are going to crucify her for it. She will be seen as a loser. Can she overcome this image and make a comeback? I have doubts.

*Is Huckabee's blowout win a sign of things to come? Obviously New Hampshire's landscape is much different than Iowa's, and Huckabee will not have near the evangelical support there. However, you'd have to think he'll have some momentum even there, based on the huge margin of his victory.

*Will McCain continue to live on? It's looking like he is going to barely miss out on a third place finish, not exactly providing him with momentum going into New Hampshire. Can he still win there? Looks like it will be a challenge.

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