There's only 14 days left until the Iowa Caucus

[Renew Deal]

Today is Dec. 8. I think the race will freeze for the most part on Dec. 23 and I think the campaigns know this. Dec. 24 and 25 are lost days. Christmas week will be slow. So is most of Dec. 31 and all of Jan. 1. People go back to work Jan. 2. Whovever can win the next two weeks, can probably win.

[Buzz Clik]

1. and suddenly, all of this is becoming relevant.

woohoo.

[Debi]

2. You scared the bejeebus out of me!

I thought they moved the Caucuses up again! :wow:

[Renew Deal]

3. lol

Sorry :D

[K Gardner]

4. ROFL !! n/t

[frogmarch]

5. Interesting

You may be right.

Still, I wonder how many Iowans have yet to decide on a specific candidate. Time's running out, and I'd think most people would have their minds made up by now.

[Renew Deal]

6. The race will be fluid until the end.

I think you'll see the final movement by Dec. 27.

[TSIAS]

8. True

This race could turn in many directions, but Obama has to be the favorite.

The thing is that most primary voters aren't as committed those who post at DU. None of the candidates have a great deal of steadfast support. My guess is that the tide will turn dramatically, and one candidate will win rather convincingly.

[Tashca]

9. Not as many as you think

I think you might be surprised how many will not make up their minds until the caucus. Most will have an idea and down to a couple.
Families getting together for Christmas will be interesting. I know I'll be sitting with staunch Clinton supporters......a couple Obama supporters......a Richardson.....and several Biden supporters. It will be interesting to say the least.

[TSIAS]

7. Obama's peaked at the right time

If he manages to make it through the debates unscathed, he'll probably win.

The big story will be the margin and whether HRC or Edwards gets 2nd.

[loveangelc]

11. are there more debates coming up before iowa???

[ellacott]

12. Yes, there are 2 more

Iowa Public Television December 13th, 1pm and rebroadcast at 7pm. It will be shown on other PBS stations.

Boston December 17th CNN/Politico

[loveangelc]

13. I think that's good for Hillary not Obama

IMO Obama does not do as well in the debate format. I feel like the Hillary will *miraculously* get her supporters throughout the audience who will boo anyone who criticizes her. Obama should make a kindergarten joke in the opening. i need to be one of his advisers.lol

[ellacott]

14. That would be funny if he did that

I agree with you, he doesn't do well in debates. I can see CNN trying to create some drama with their questions.

[BeyondGeography]

10. It's a great point

Not much time left and very hard to see how the basic Big Three narrative changes significantly between here and Jan. 3.