I'm not sure if this was a product of the unique process on our side in Iowa or simply voter sentiment breaking for the front runners, but I was surprised at how poorly Biden, Dodd, and Richardson polled. There had been some polling indications that Richardson was gaining some traction.

I'm guessing (since it's only a short wait) that all will hang on through New Hampshire before bowing out.

method of requiring a minimum of 15% support for a viable group. Since our three DLC candidates had the strongest support, most of the 2nd tier--in the second choice groups--was eliminated. 2nd choicers joined the 3 leader's groups. Might not have happened this way in a conventional secret ballot numerical election process.

If you look at the numbers, Obama garnered just under 40% of the votes. Edwards and Clinton managed to get, together, almost 60% of the available votes. That 60% is the big question mark for New Hampshire and S. Carolina. Will that 60% remain intact or will it succumb to the football game image and go with a single leader. The Roman Circus is still alive and well for the bulk of the electorate.

Obama's majority came primarily from first time voters, the youthful college student voters, some 2nd tier group changes, and Republicans. Yup, Republicans. The GOP was determined in advance, that they did not want Hillary to win this one. They seem confident that they can defeat Obama easily. He was their target of choice.

Unless I'm mistaken, Biden and Dodd will still be on the ballots in NH & SC whether or not they have withdrawn. They will continue to draw votes from the almost tied top three.

NH is also problematic in that about 44% of it's electorate are Indies who really cannot be tracked.

Well, we know who will probably enter NH as the GOP leader. Shuckabee. And, he is one very dangerous man.

Electable candidates: all three of our leaders. The game ain't over till the fat man sings.

A mind once expanded can never return to its original dimensions.

Anne Hathaway: 1556-1623

The greatest derangement of the mind is to believe in something because one wishes it to be so.

Against disturbing and disappointing rumors that have arisen regarding Obama's so-called intentions to basically oppress the "white population" under his tenure. It's astonishing that this type of ignorance still remains so prevalent in this age of easily accessible information. I actually had to reassure my ex-step father that Obama wasn't going to take his rights away...LOL. 

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