[The_Victor]

In Iowa, the party elite seem to favor Christie, which might throw a monkey wrench into the MSM’s plans for Rubio.

Christie is polling within the margin of error of zero. But the party elite will pick a favorite, and that candidate's showing will make him the "winner."

[jjotto]

Iowa has always been about ‘unexpected’ performances, especially since the winner didn’t get anything (until this cycle).

Locally, I consider this a Branstad test. Has the Iowa GOP-E regained its mojo, or has it become more conservative than it was even 15 years ago?