Mitt Romney has been the front runner for nearly the entire race. However, the Iowans are not huge Romney fans. He still polls high, but the margin between him and the likes of Ron Paul is not nearly as large as it is nationally.
Speaking of Paul, his son Rand has been on the stump for him in the last week or so. According to his son, Paul polls the highest out of all Republicans with Independents, as well as with the Democrats.
Of course there is the local girl, Michelle Bachmann. I think she will poll decently, maybe fourth place. I just really hope she drops out soon. I am not a fan. But I heard that she will stick around until at least South Carolina; that makes me sad.
Then there is Pennsylvanian Rick Santorum. Finally, all of his glad handing has paid off with his timely surge in the polls. I think it is due largely in part to the popular Iowa radio host endorsing him right around winter break. However, I don't think this new found popularity will extend outside of Iowa.
Then there is Rick Perry, who nobody is taking seriously anymore. Anita, his wife, was on Fox and Friends this morning to say the contrary. She says that no one is talking about all of the rallies he has had where people have been enthusiastic and "seriously interested."
Newt Gingrich has taken a hit recently and has already conceded that he will not do well in Iowa. He is not worried though, saying "the race is not over."
This is a great time to be a fan of politics, this month in particular, with all of the primaries and around four debates coming up. I am excited to find out who will win and will update as soon as I find out the results.
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