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Iowa Caucus set for January 2008

The Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to set the Iowa Caucuses for January 3, 2008 for the Republicans and now the Democrats have changed to January 3rd as well. The Iowa Caucus is the first step of the United States presidential election process. It came into prominence in 1976 when unknown Georgia governor, Jimmy Carter finished 2nd behind "uncommitted" with 28% and went on to win the Democratic nomination and eventually the presidency of the United States.

In 1980 the Republicans began holding a straw poll at their caucuses, which looks more like a

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primary election. George H. W. Bush campaigned extensively in Iowa and defeated Ronald Reagan, and putting a scare in the former California Governor's almost sure nomination. It gave him enough notoriety to get him the vice-presidential slot under Reagan.

Iowa may not be a "bell-weather" for the country, being a mostly rural and mostly white state, but it is a state that takes its role as the first step in the presidential election very serious and thusly does its homework on the candidates. In 2008, a bad showing in Iowa will likely mean the end for prospective presidential candidates.

Democrat Numbers

Barack Obama Wins!

100% of precincts reporting

Candidate	St. Del.	%	Delegates
Obama	940	38%	16
Edwards	744	30%	15
Clinton	737	29%	14
Richardson	53	2.0%	0
Biden	23	1.0%	0
Uncommitted	3	0.0%	0
Dodd	1	0.0%	0
Gravel	0	0 0%	0
Kucinich	0	0.0%	0

Barack Obama pulled out the biggest Iowa Caucus victory since Jimmy Carter in 1976. He now has the needed momentum to compete in New Hampshire and beyond. Second place finisher John Edwards, who practically lived in Iowa since the last election, did enough to say alive by edging Hillary Clinton for second place. Clinton did well in a state that isn't really her style of voters, but will nevertheless go into New Hampshire wounded. Bill Richardson managed 2% and will move on. He is as DOA in New Hampshire, but he is likely to stay until the Nevada Caucus where he may fair a bit better and keep his name on the vice-presidential list.

Presidential Playoffs!

Top Candidates Make Move
#1 ranked Hillary Clinton, had early worries but has now opened up her lead to 57%-43% lead over #8 Mike Gravel. #2 Obama continues to cruise over #7 Dodd 58%-42%. #3 Edwards is about even with #6 Kucinich 50%-50%. Finally, #5 Biden is pulling a minor upset over #4 Richardson.
58%-42%.

Republican Numbers

Huckabee Wins!

98% of precincts reporting

Candidate	Votes	%	Delegates
Huckabee	40,841	34%	17
Romney	29,449	25%	12
Thompson	15,904	13%	3
McCain	15,559	13%	3
Paul	11,817	10%	2
Giuliani	4,097	4%	0
Hunter	524	1%	0

The Romney loss in Iowa does significant damage to his campaign. He outspent the entire combined field and still lost to an unheard of Southern Governor. Mike Huckabee needs to ride the momentum into New Hampshire, where he is a mere blip on the map. Fred Thompson stays alive by getting 13% in a state where he spent very little time and money in. The same can be said for John McCain who also received 13%. This could give McCain the little bump he needs to win in New Hampshire. Ron Paul received 10% of the vote which keeps his campaign alive and kicking. This makes him very viable in New Hampshire where his Independent, Libertarian-style politics will do very well with the New Hampshire voters. Giuliani is the big loser of the day. Yes he skipped Iowa and has his own strategy, but 6% compared to what Paul, McCain and Thompson did makes him irrelevant at this point.

Presidential Playoffs!

Huckabee On Top
#3 ranked Republican Mike Huckabee has come back & taking a 52%-48% lead over #6 Ron Paul. Meanwhile, super longshot, Duncan Hunter is still upsetting Mitt Romney 55%-45%. #1 Giuliani is struggling against #8 Keyes. #4 McCain is still holding off #5 Thompson 55%-45%.

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