Reactions to the Iowa Caucus'

I have some very mixed opinions as to the result of tonights caucus'; Republican and Democrat. So anyone who has read my previous posts knows that I now back Thompson. Well I feel that Thompson's 13% showing was "fair", but typical to Iowa. The evangelicals have a strong influence behind Huckabee and Romney has sunk thousands of dollars.. why wouldn't we expect him to atleast land second. Thompson did better vote wise than McCain and I feel that people nationally will find Thompson as the candidate who is "middle of the road" and a candidate that has a solid record for what he stands for. Thompson is also not a candidate running soley on religous zeal, money, or on issues they have recently come to hold vital. As to the slanderous rumors of Fred dropping out... I feel that this was a ploy released by rival campaigns to hurt Thompson's campaign and win some last minute votes... but we shall see. If Thompson does drop out... well I'll keep you all in suspense as to who I will support.

As for the Democraps:
I wasn't shocked to see Obama take the win, but was suprised to see Edwards step up and take the lead over Clinton. I think Edwards has been over-looked, but don't think that this one state caucus will be the end of Clinton by any means.

As for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee:
My biggest qualms with Mike is his support for the Fair Tax. As a fiscal conservative, I feel the Fair Tax is too deceptive and a flawed system that looks good on paper, but better than it sounds and would take a miracle to enact. I also have been very disgusted with the "jokes" he has made and his overall disregard for the seriousness of a run for the Presidency. As a Christian man, I look for a candidate who is a fellow believer, but though a Baptist minister, I question many of the things he has said and done. Lastly, we need a candidate who when up against the evils of Obama, Clinton, or Edwards can of course carry the base, but also pull in the center, independents, and conservative democrats... Huckabee is not that man.

In five days is the New Hampshire Primary and we will see how the candidates fare there. I'm not sure if we will have a candidate by Feb. or if we will have to wait until the convention to find our Republican candidate. Keep a close watch to my blog and especially concerning Fred Thompson!