[zencat]

I know Clark seems to be picking up some momentum, but if Dean wins Iowa and New Hampshire, I just can't see anyone beating him for the nomination. It will mean even more name recognition, obvious frontrunner status, and a large fundraising boost. Dean already has the best ground game with the most volunteers and a large lead in money.

It would take a serious momentum shift along with several Clark victories on Super Tuesday to have any hope of stopping Dean.

[areafiftyone]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for Dean to win. Then Bush will splatter him!

[GraniteStateConservative]

Once Dean wins Iowa and New Hampshire, his support in every state will go up at least 10 points-- meaning that being neck and neck with Dean isn't good enough in those February and March states. Clark has to be up 10 points in these states just to be tied with Dean after he gets these big wins in January.