Kerry and Dean are from neighboring states. Is the 3rd place finisher...

[_Jumper_]

...the real winner?

[madmax]

1. My husband shares that assumption

:shrug:

[displacedtexan]

2. No.

eom

[democratreformed]

3. That's my opinion too n/t

[economic justice]

4. Yes....I think so........<eom>

[BeatleBoot]

5. Not according to those who voted

in those states.

Third is not first - even in eastern Europe

[poskonig]

6. Not by virtue of finishing 3rd place.

Clark and Edwards are competing for the same victory strategy. One should come out on top tonight, though there is a small chance they both neutralize each other next week.

[pmbryant]

7. Not with only 13%

No one that 87% voted against can even remotely claim victory. Clark and Edwards will move on to fight another day though.

--Peter

[bigtree]

8. Depends on the percentage of votes I think

Below 15% looks weak. It won't draw the interest they need. The frontmen will get the majority of attention. Even in the southern candidate's own backyard. That could be easily sustained by a smart campaign.

[MasonJar]

9. But second is a first if the Supreme Court has a say. n/t

[genius]

10. Edwards and Clark will win in the South. I think that Kerry, Edwards

and Clark will be fighting it out at convention time. But don't be surprised if Dennis comes out the nominee.