Kucinich and Iowa [View All]

[Feanorcurufinwe]

So there has been a lot of talk on the board about the polls, Kerry and Edwards surging, what will happen with this or that result.

What about Kucinich? I don't want to rehash the electibility arguments, but my question is, how well does he have to do in order to get some positive press coverage? It's all about expectations -- what result would be exceeding expectations enough to give DK some momentum?

Also, if I understand correctly, for each caucus, a candidate must have at least 15% support in order to win delegates. So the numbers seem to suggest that in some caucuses at least, DK supporters are going to have to choose someone else. Who are they likely to support? Dean has the anti-war buzz but he has also generated some animosity among DK supporters with some of his comments and ads. Kerry seems to have the closest platform on domestic matters but the IWR vote may be a stumbling block for many. Gephardt has the trade issue but seems so 'establishment'. Edwards may very well be just too darned conservative. Where will they end up?


PS: please I hope we can discuss this without flaming. I personally have the utmost respect for DK and his supporters. So if you are tempted to respond to this thread with some flippant one-liner or put-down, please don't.