The Aftermath

Every major news outlet is still talking about the Iowa caucuses that, in case you missed it, happened yesterday. Many are shocked at how well Obama did because 90+% of Iowa is caucasian and the majority that voted were women. He did well amongst all people: women, those under 30, independents. The more shocking news is the increase in Democratic voters, up 90% since 2004. This is a sure sign that people are looking for change and Obama appears to be the candidate for them.

Huckabee, as well as Obama, is riding strong into New Hampshire. Even though polls place him at around 10%, those were taken before his win in Iowa. If what people believe is true, then the win in Iowa will propel him up the polls in New Hampshire. The two enjoying the top spot right now are Mitt Romney and John McCain. Some polls say they're at a tie but others are saying that McCain is sitting as sole leader. Some are saying that if Romney doesn't come out on top in New Hampshire, his campaign will struggle the rest of the way, which will cause him to lose the Republican nomination.

A name that hasn't been mentioned in a long time is that of Rudy Giuliani. He ditched Iowa early since he knew he wouldn't fair well at all, but is New Hampshire treating him well? Nope. He is bottoming out in every poll and isn't expected to do well in any of the caucuses/primaries until Floridy and maybe the February 5th ones. Is it too late for him? The national poll leader should be in panic mode right now and take a page out of Romney's book and change his stance on something so the attention could be turned back to him. Or, he could stop threatening the American people by basically telling them to vote for him or a repeat of 9/11 will happen.

This isn't 'real' news, but it's 'entertainment' news. I, at one point, did wish to pursue that path, but right now, it's way too repetitive. Britney Spears has lost custody of her children and is not allowed to see them for some time. She apparently refused to give her children back to 'K-fed' and even locked herself in a room with the youngest one. She was 'arrested' [and I use the quotes because she's not really in jail, just taken away from home] and will undergo some tests; mental ones I'm assuming.

I apologize for the short post today. I have been fussing over an essay that I waited too long to do. Franny out [yes, I used something from Ryan Seacrest]. Good night, and good luck [to me].