Some good news from Iowa this morning:

[saltpoint]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3825397

New Strategic Vision poll places Edwards at 24% in Iowa -- 1 pt. behind What's Her Name. Obama now leads, but with Edwards as many voters' second choice, I think he defeats HClinton in the Hawkeye State.

[asdjrocky]

1. Thanks OC!

I needed some good news this morning. By the way, did I ever tell you my favorite teacher was named Crusoe? And yes, she was related.

Again, thanks for the news.

[saltpoint]

6. Hey there, pioneer. I'm still enjoying the photos you put up the other

day here on DU -- I really liked that report a lot -- and I don't think I was the only one, either.

Go, John Edwards!

[asdjrocky]

11. Thank you Crusoe and I always like what you post.

Hope my reply finds you quickly enough to be timely.

[saltpoint]

12. I'm the tardy party here, asdjrocky, since I only pop in to DU on an

erratic schedule.

We're still yakking it over but there's a better-than-50-50 chance we'll attend an Edwards event in Iowa this weekend.

It's kind of a long haul from where we'd be to get there but all the same, it would be kind of a blast.

I'll keep you posted.

[asdjrocky]

15. OC-

I do so hope you go. It would be great to hear about the event from your prospective.

[DavidDvorkin]

2. Good news, indeed

I wish the Iowa polls would show us the situation when first- and second-place votes are combined, if they're able to do so.

[saltpoint]

5. Hi, DavidD. Yes -- that is the key part of the polling. Edwards runs

strong as a first choice, but the two frontrunners are ahead in the first-choice polling.

But I think in the second-choice polling, our good Mr. Edwards wins the Iowa caucus.

[frogmarch]

3. Things are looking up!

Thanks for posting this, OC. I've been feeling pretty owly today and needed a pickmeup.

[saltpoint]

4. Iowa is going to be breath-taking, frogmarch. I've got a real good

feeling about it.

I'd love to hear some people who live in the small NW farm towns to see how many of them are for John Edwards there.

That would be a good glimpse into how things are going.

[sandyd921]

7. Great to hear about a positive trend!

Thanks OC! :hi:

[saltpoint]

8. Hi, sandy. Hard to say, but things just feel real good right now for Iowa.

I'm not taking anything away from the other candidates -- their people have worked hard also -- but I just feel that JRE has the vibe.

[Plucketeer]

9. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

GREAT NEWS! Still a looooooooooong way til Jan 3rd. And HOW did the pundits do last time? Hmmmmm???

[saltpoint]

10. Hi, Plucketeer. The danger in predicting politics is that politics is so

unpredictable. The next 3 weeks in Iowa is going to be a wild scramble.

I think John Edwards is extraordinarily well-positioned. I think HClinton is endangered and may wind up third -- or lower -- in the rankings on Jan. 4th. And last, I think Joe Biden does better than anybody thinks he will.

But it's gonna be wild.

[Ninga]

13. "Fasten your seat belts. We are about to take a bumpy ride." Yes we are!!!

And by the time it is over....I will be a fright. Wild eyed and frenzied.

Our dear candidate is fairing better than his devoted supporters who are hanging on to every post, every blogger, every opinion, every newscast, looking for that tasty morsel that will provide peace for a few moments....reasurance that does not exist.

I think he is doing just fine, thank you. And the view of Iowa from here in cyberspace, most likley looks much better on the ground then what I can see on my screen.

I have declared a self moratorium on GDPolitics. :P:

I will hide out here, where it is safe and comfy and among friends. :hi:



I suggest we convene for an afternoon party of sorts....and if possible and schedules allow.....let's watch the Iowa debate together.......what say you dear Edwards supporters?????

:toast:

[saltpoint]

14. Sounds kinda fun. I like the idea of the great company and the candidate

ain't bad either.

:thumbsup: :hi:

[Plucketeer]

16. WHOA!

I better get my mornin' errands done - right away! :thumbsup: