Iowa's Upside

The results of the Iowa caucus on the democratic side had proven a huge change in the running for the democratic nominee. Obama’s 9 percent differential had proven his push to be the best candidate. Although this may have set up for the idea that this run was going to be one-sided after a crucial win for Obama with Hillary falling back as third, or dead last compared among the main contenders. The article I read states that

“One thing is likely after the caucus. The field wills still be wide open
for the Feb. 5 primaries” (LA Times).

Many polls have shown entering the New Hampshire Primary that Obama was still going have that 10 pt lead over Hillary. As a result, the polls were proven wrong as Clinton wins with a 2 percent differential over Obama. This portrays that there is still an open field for the battle for the best candidate on the democratic side. Obama’s win in Iowa caused Hillary to tackle this race on a different approach and surprisingly she found herself on top. In my opinion this battle is far from over. As Hillary captivates the blue collar voters, and Obama sways the young-ones, either candidate needs to dig deeper in order to pull an edge over the other. In the upcoming primary at South Carolina, it will be interesting to see how each front runner candidates tackle this state by accentuating their advantages or by even going further. For example, Obama hopes to captivate the African-American vote being the under-dog as many are still wooed by Bill Clinton influencing their vote. I think Obama in long run will have the edge needed to become the Democratic Nominee because his drawing of the younger vote will soon help to his advantage because his domino effect will influence first comers to vote in his favor. Through this overall battle Iowa, some say is irrelevant, in fact it is because of how it starts off this whole process. We are ensured for a battle royal in the nearing caucuses and primaries.

Works Cited: LA Times Jan 6 , 2008 Sunday Edition