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The Iowa Caucus: Winners & Losers Analysis
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Milwaukiedave



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was thinking the same thing CP, but I wouldn't underestimate Clinton. She will come back fighting. Hopefully Obama gets the bounce and wins NH, but he needs to place at least 1st or 2nd. If Clinton comes in 3rd in Iowa, then she'll be hurting and NH will be pretty important.
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Tiger Beer



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amazing. I mean amazing that it's still out there that even Edwards might get ahead of Clinton for a 2nd place after Obama.
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Czarjorge



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Edwards is pulling second with 97% of precincts reporting. The question is really can Clinton explain away third, since it's really more of a tie for second. Edwards is only ahead by 11 delegates which is a minute majority.

Obama's up to 38%. It will be interesting to see if some of Edwards' and Clinton's delegates jump over to Obama's side if he's the clear leader in March.

And thank god for Huckabee. I thought about changing his nickname from Huckster to Schmuckabee, but I think it's more apropos to call his supporters schmuckabees, as he has zero chance for winning if the US isn't so far gone it's not worth saving.
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Gopher



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

People are calling Obama "the winner." But I see Obama carrying 16 delegates, Hillary carrying 15, and Edwards 14.

Is there truly a clear-cut winner here...?
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Czarjorge



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually at the county and state caucus the delegates can change which candidate they support. I could leave Obama and caucus with Hillary and vice versa. The final convention delegate number won't be decided until this summer.
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Tiger Beer



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Projections showed a turnout of 220,588 for Democrats, compared to 124,000 who showed up for Democratic caucuses in 2004. The turnout was nearly twice as large as the Republican turnout, which was also up from four years ago.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080104/ap_on_el_pr/clinton
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Milwaukiedave



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Czarjorge wrote:
Edwards is pulling second with 97% of precincts reporting. The question is really can Clinton explain away third, since it's really more of a tie for second. Edwards is only ahead by 11 delegates which is a minute majority.

Obama's up to 38%. It will be interesting to see if some of Edwards' and Clinton's delegates jump over to Obama's side if he's the clear leader in March.

And thank god for Huckabee. I thought about changing his nickname from Huckster to Schmuckabee, but I think it's more apropos to call his supporters schmuckabees, as he has zero chance for winning if the US isn't so far gone it's not worth saving.


I have to say that I'm shocked, but happy that Clinton made such a horrid showing. Even a second place finish for Edwards puts him on the ropes. If he doesn't place first or second in NH or NC he's toast. I would guess Clinton will stay in it until Feb 5th.
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cbclark4



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Results real time


http://maps.google.com/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http://www.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/iowacaucus/iowacaucus.xml&utm_campaign=en


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Milwaukiedave



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CB..FYI the link didn't work.
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cbclark4



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fixed
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chronicpride



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clinton will spin that Bill was also never strong in Iowa and still went on to win it all. And also that they are confident in the national numbers and that the Iowa thing won't matter much on the whole. Or basically say the same thing that Mitt said after losing Iowa.

But lord knows that they were not expecting 3rd and to be that far behind Obama. She has to hope that McCain sucks in more independents (who can vote for either primary in NH) than Obama in NH and she sqweaks out a win there.

The big variable for Hil right now is how Bill is going to play this. He's obviously ripping into Mark Penn and is likely trying to run the show to preserve his legacy. Bubba can sink this or possibly still seal this.

PS, here's the link for the real time results:
http://www.iowacaucusresults.com/
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Milwaukiedave



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's official Hillary came in 3rd. WHOOO!

1st Obama
2nd Edwards
3rd Clinton

Gravel, Biden and Dodd are out.

That leaves Obama, Edwards, Clinton and Richardson on the D side.
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cbclark4



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your link gives only Dem. results and only percent no whole numbers.

The google link gives both parties with whole numbers.

http://maps.google.com/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http://www.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/iowacaucus/iowacaucus.xml&utm_campaign=en
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Tiger Beer



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Milwaukiedave wrote:
It's official Hillary came in 3rd. WHOOO!

1st Obama
2nd Edwards
3rd Clinton

Gravel, Biden and Dodd are out.

That leaves Obama, Edwards, Clinton and Richardson on the D side.

Wow, Gravel too! Well, makes sense, those three really don't have much of a chance.

This is all the better for Richardson however, as he might get a lot more notice without the others around.

What about Kucinich? I doubt he had much expectation for Iowa to begin with, so I'd imagine he'll still be around a bit more.
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Milwaukiedave



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think Kucinch will drop out soon as well. He might stick around until NH though.
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