Well, a third place finish in Iowa’s great for Hillary’s cash pot; she’ll be able to tap a lot of held money, especially from Southern democrats. An Edwards third place would have been good enough, it’d keep him rolling towards South Carolina, but this second place finish will likely burn him more than it helps. First place Obama win will cause many of his supporters to believe he’s ordained to victory while they’ll get one heck of a surprise in New Hampshire.
The lurch to the left that Hillary will have to take after this won’t do her any favors come the general election either. Honestly, though, I think you’re looking at a brokered convention at this point for the Rats, especially as I think Richardson will be the spoiler who will leave it open. And an open convention is the Rats worst nightmare.
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